According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, at 12:10 on February 17, 2026, avalanches occurred in two sections of the Chychkan gorge. Currently, temporary restrictions have been imposed at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" border crossing points, which complicates the movement of all types of vehicles.
In 2025, 8 billion 543 million soms were allocated for capital investments in the Osh region, of which 8.1 billion were fully utilized. These funds were directed to 357 various facilities, as stated by Adylbek Kasymaliev at the meeting of the presidential representative's office in the region. The head of the cabinet noted that within the framework of these investments, 242 social facilities received funding, including the construction and repair of 133 schools, 57 kindergartens, 17
- Former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov pointed out an important systemic problem in the road sector of Kyrgyzstan — the lack of road passporting. He reported this on the air of one of the radio channels. He noted that passports are already being issued for livestock in the country, yet most roads still do not have technical passports.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for accounting for children of school and pre-school age. The decision, formalized by Resolution No. 108 dated February 17, aims to implement Articles 102-2, 102-3, 102-4 of the Code of Offenses, which ensures the protection of the rights and freedoms of students in state and municipal educational organizations.
A meeting of the Ecological Council took place at the sanitary landfill of Bishkek, held in the format of public hearings. The main topic of discussion was the eco-technological plant that generates electricity by processing solid household waste (SHW). The event was attended by the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, and representatives of various municipal departments. Photo 24.kg. Waste processing plant The mayor noted that the choice of location for the meeting was not accidental —
The social project "Ramadan Tent" has been implemented in Kyrgyzstan for ten years. Its initiator is the charitable foundation "Al-Umma," which receives support from caring citizens of the country. Typically, the "Ramadan Tent" opens its doors at the beginning of the Muslim fast, and this year the event will take place on February 20.
- In January 2026, the import of Korean cars to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, according to the Customs Service of the Republic of Korea. The total value of imports amounted to $94.8 million, which is the lowest figure since March 2024. It is worth noting that January 2025 also recorded a minimum level of imports based on monthly data.
At the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, an investigation has been launched, during which the Military Prosecutor's Office and the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a series of activities against some former employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), suspected of abusing their official powers during their service. According to information from the GKNB press service provided on February 17, all actions are being carried out in
"Ak serke" is a traditional Kyrgyz drink served after lavish feasts, particularly after beshbarmak, to improve digestion. According to legend, this drink originated from the wisdom of an aksakal who added kumys to overly salted shorpo to save his daughter-in-law from disgrace. This combination of salty broth and sour kumys (or its substitutes) creates a unique taste and aids in food digestion.
This event is organized by the Scientific and Educational Center "Great Altai" in collaboration with universities in Central Asia. The plenary session, which will bring together participants from two countries, will take place in the format of a videoconference.
Last weekend in Bishkek, the Department of Internal Affairs conducted an operation called "Den," aimed at identifying instances of providing intimate services and the functioning of brothels. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police. During the raids that took place over the weekend, more than 70 women engaged in providing intimate services were taken to the police. Preventive conversations and explanations were conducted with them.
The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic held meetings with the embassies of the United Kingdom and other countries, as well as with representatives of international financial organizations, discussing the implementation of English law and the establishment of the International Dispute Resolution Center at the SFIT "Tamchy". During the meeting, Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov met with Nick Boulter, the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. The main focus was on issues of further
The Ministry of Education has presented for public discussion a draft law that amends the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document aims to protect the rights of educators and introduce measures of accountability for interference in their professional activities. According to the ministry's information, over 66% of teachers face bullying or violence from students and their parents. Additionally, educators are required to fill out up to 46 different reports for various
In the Osh region, 16 new schools were opened in 2025. This was announced on February 17 during the opening ceremony of an educational institution in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. In his speech, Kasymaliev emphasized that one of the key directions of state policy is to improve the quality of education and create the necessary conditions for the educational process.
The key aspect of combating pasture degradation in Kyrgyzstan has been not the increase in livestock numbers, but the improvement of its quality. This was stated by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry of the country, during the Ala-Too Live program, where the upcoming agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026" was also discussed. The Ministry of Agriculture emphasized that pasture degradation remains a serious problem.
Employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted an operational investigation into the fact of illegal hunting. Information about the violation was received from citizens through various communication channels, which allowed for a quick response and organization of a raid. As a result of the inspection, it was found that a group of residents from the village of Kara-Zhyjach in the Toktogul district was engaged in the illegal capture of nine chukars,
At the meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption in the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed a number of amendments to the legislation. According to the proposal prepared by the cabinet of ministers, a delay in the payment of pensions, scholarships, and benefits exceeding five days will require the accrual of a penalty of 0.15% of the debt amount for each day of delay.
Adylbek Kasymaliev visited the presidential representative's board According to the press service of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the budget revenues of the Osh region increased from 4.7 billion to 6.4 billion soms, but he stated that this is not enough to ensure stable development of the region.
The United Nations continues its work towards completing decolonization, noting significant progress over the past decades. In his opening statement at the session of the Special Committee on Decolonization, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized this topic. The speech on behalf of Guterres was delivered by his Chief of Staff, Courtenay Rattray, who reminded everyone of the importance of decolonization as one of the organization's core tasks since its inception.
In Bishkek, an important memorandum was signed involving the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, the public fund "League of Child Rights Defenders," and the international organization Mother’s Home International Foundation. This event marks a significant step towards strengthening the support system for families and children, emphasizing the prevention of social risks and the development of family-based care. Deputy Minister of Labor, Social
Today, February 17, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the resignation request of Eldar Sulaymanov, the deputy from district No. 5, to resign voluntarily. According to the information, Sulaymanov had previously submitted this request to the Central Election Commission, and the commission members unanimously supported his decision. He served as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation for only two months. The next candidate for the deputy position from
According to Baza, starting April 1, the regulator plans to implement a "total blocking" of Telegram, similar to the measures previously applied to social networks Instagram and Facebook. The app is expected to stop functioning both through mobile networks and through stationary internet providers. According to available information, the restrictions will be in effect throughout Russia. Roskomnadzor, responding to rumors, stated that they have no further comments on this matter.
In 2025, 16 new schools were opened in the Osh region. The head of the government, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in the opening ceremony of one of them in the village of Zhylandy. During his speech, Kasymaliev emphasized that an educated nation is the main wealth of any state. He noted: “The modern world is governed not by force, but by knowledge. As you know, one of the key areas of the policy pursued by our president, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, is to improve the conditions for learning
A press conference of the mayor is scheduled Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who holds the position of mayor of Osh, is leaving his post. This information was provided by sources at Vesti.kg.
On February 17, public hearings organized by the eco-council are taking place in Bishkek at an eco-technology plant that generates electricity from solid household waste, where initiatives to improve air quality in the capital are being discussed. The event is attended by the city mayor Aibek Junushaliev, representatives of the city administration, deputies of the Bishkek city council, and ecologists.
The Central Asian rounds took place in Tashkent The national qualifying round for Central Asian countries in the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition concluded triumphantly for the team from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), which will now represent Kyrgyzstan at the international level in Washington, D.C., USA!
White added that the meeting will consider many aspects related to the tournament, including the fight card and logistics. “We have three different options for all aspects of the organization, and we will see what the president likes and what he doesn’t. But I can say one thing: this event will be amazing, unique, and very expensive,” he emphasized at the press conference. The preparation for the tournament involves several teams, each of which has presented its proposals for the format and
According to information from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, there is a decrease in the incidence of influenza and ARVI in Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, in the seventh week of the current year (from February 9 to 15), the country recorded 10,576 cases of illness, which is significantly lower compared to the previous week, when 12,400 cases were reported.
// Reuters In accordance with the new law, a bipartisan committee of four lawmakers will be formed to gather testimonies from alleged victims of violence as well as local residents. Zorro Ranch is located approximately 50 kilometers south of the state capital, Santa Fe. The commission plans to determine which guests and officials may have been aware of what was happening on the ranch or involved in the alleged crimes. Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 in a New York prison under circumstances
On February 17, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of an individual who was wanted. According to the investigation, in 2025, 34-year-old M.D.A. was involved in the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances and had been hiding from law enforcement since then, which led to his being placed on the wanted list.
In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained two young men on suspicion of participating in a knife fight. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the incident occurred on February 14, 2026, around 00:30. Three men, being in a state of intoxication, arrived from Bishkek to the village of Petrovka. On Frunze Street, they encountered a citizen A.E. and his friends, which led to a verbal conflict and then to physical violence. One
Athletes from Kyrgyzstan have completed their performances at the Winter Olympic Games held in Italy. The team consisted of two athletes who represented the country in cross-country skiing and alpine skiing.
Last weekend, an operation called "Den" took place in Bishkek, aimed at identifying and suppressing the activities of brothels and the provision of intimate services. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. As a result of the raids, more than 70 individuals engaged in providing intimate services were detained and taken to the internal affairs authorities. Preventive talks and explanatory work were conducted with the detainees.
The road is inaccessible at the Sosnovka and Aral checkpoints, and cleaning work is currently underway.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has updated the resolution regarding the procedure for obtaining state subsidies for seed-growing farms. In accordance with the changes, the documentation required for agricultural producers wishing to receive subsidized seeds and support from the government has been clarified. Applications are now submitted to the district agricultural development office with contact information included.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, work on the repair and reconstruction of urban streets, which began last year, is ongoing. Abdijaparkul Janbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the city administration, reported this on the air of Birinchi radio. According to him, the achievements in the construction and reconstruction of roads, as well as bridges, have been positively assessed. By 2025, the plan will be fulfilled: the
The football club "Al-Ansar" has once again claimed victory in the Lebanese championship. In the match of the 15th round of the Lebanese Premier League, which took place on February 13, the "Al-Ansar" team faced "Safaa" away and won with a minimal score of 1:0. The only goal in this match was scored by Ali Tneich in the 81st minute, a player of the Lebanon national football and futsal teams.
A reversible traffic mode has been temporarily introduced at the 291st kilometer of the road A snow avalanche occurred on the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway, in the area of the Kara-Unkur gorge, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Today, at a meeting of the Central Election Commission, a decision was made to prematurely revoke the mandate of deputy Eldar Sulaymanov. He himself submitted a request to resign from his position. Eldar Sulaymanov, born on July 3, 1985, is the son of Nurlan Sulaymanov, who held the position of Minister of Transport and Communications. In the past, he represented the political party "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan" in the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, and in the VIII convocation, he was
Recent raid activities in the At-Bashy district of the Naryn region, named "Illegal," were conducted by the regional department of internal affairs. During the operation, checks were carried out on foreigners working in the region. The police inspected the documents of these individuals and the legality of their stay in Kyrgyzstan.
The military court of the capital of Azerbaijan has sentenced former state minister of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison. Photo from the archive. The military court in Baku sentenced Ruben Vardanyan to 20 years in prison
Two players from the Kyrgyzstan national volleyball team will participate in the Kazakhstan championship. According to information provided by the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan to Sport AKIpress, Zhantemir Zheenbek uulu and Omurbek Junusov will play for the club "Taraz".
During a meeting between Aibek Matkerimov, the First Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Indira Moldogazieva, a representative of the German Development Bank (KfW), and Kerez Kelishova, a project manager from the consulting company GITEC-IGIP, the implementation of a digital inventory system for medical equipment called SAMEDIS was discussed. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Employees of the relevant departments, who work with the database and
The analysis conducted by the consulting company Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan has shown that the hotel market in Central Asia is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists. The geography of travelers is expanding, and the demands for service quality, including hotel standards, are significantly increasing. In the next five years, growth in the number of hotel rooms is forecasted; however, each country will follow its unique development paths, and Kyrgyzstan is expected to demonstrate
The Hong Kong Consumer Council conducted a study and found elevated levels of allergens in some luxury perfumes, including fragrances from Gucci and Bvlgari. This was reported by the Kazinform agency, citing data from SCMP. As part of the inspection, 40 different perfume products were tested. As a result, three of them were found to contain ten types of allergens that could worsen skin conditions in people suffering from eczema and other dermatological diseases.
Clinton, who also noted that she is willing to testify alongside Bill Clinton, the former U.S. president, emphasized the need for a public format. “We are ready to testify and want it to be open. We have nothing to hide. We have repeatedly called for full disclosure of the Epstein case materials, as we believe that transparency is the best way to eliminate doubts,” she stated. Bill Clinton's name is mentioned several times in the case materials, and although he was acquainted with
The subject olympiad has concluded in Manas, and as a result, 36 students have the opportunity to continue participating at the next level. This information was announced by Nursultan Kasymbaev, the responsible secretary of the educational and methodological office of the city education department.
At the 2026 Olympic Games, the Japanese pair of figure skaters, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, won the gold medal in pairs skating, setting a historic world record in the free program with a score of 158.13 points. Photo Reuters. Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won gold, setting a new world record in the free program