The deputy reported the need for the construction of a bridge on the section of the Bishkek - Issyk-Ata highway.

- At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, held on February 17, 2025, deputy Bakhridin Shabazov emphasized the need for the construction of a bridge in the village of Sary-Jon, located on the Bishkek – Issyk-Ata highway. Another deputy, Bakyt Chomoev, also expressed concern regarding the construction of an underground pedestrian crossing on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road.

Kyrgyzstan Considers Establishing an International Dispute Resolution Center for the Special Zone "Tamchy"

- Consultations were held at the Ministry of Justice regarding the operation of the Special Financial Investment Territory "Tamchy," with the participation of the Embassies of the United Kingdom and other countries, as well as leaders of international financial institutions. The main topics of discussion were the development of English law and the initiative to establish an International Dispute Resolution Centre within the SFIT "Tamchy."

The CEC will consider the termination of the powers of MP Eldar Sulaymanov.

Eldar Sulaymanov, who became a deputy in the elections held on November 30, represents electoral district No. 5. According to the legislation, if his mandate is vacated, the next deputy will be Azizbek Abdullaev, who received 7.35% of the votes from voters. At the moment, the reasons why Sulaymanov decided to resign his powers have not been specified.

Gulnur Mamyrova appointed as the First Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education

Gulnur Zhekshybaevna Mamyrova now holds the position of First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Previously, she headed the Department of Initial Vocational Education in the Ministry of Education. The former First Deputy Minister of Science was Aibek Chotonov.

The dollar has depreciated, the ruble has appreciated. Currency exchange rates in commercial banks on February 17.

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the exchange rates of foreign currencies for February 17: All currencies strengthened, except for the dollar, which still stands at 87.45 soms.

150 Printers and 1,000 Cartridges Transferred to Hospitals in Kyrgyzstan

Today, Aibek Matkerimov, who holds the position of First Deputy Minister of Health, met with representatives of the German Development Bank (KfW) and the company GITEC-IGIP. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, 150 printers and 1,000 cartridges were handed over during the meeting. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Health This equipment will be used for the digital accounting of medical equipment and will support the operation of the SAMEDIS inventory system,

In Bishkek, the GKNB detained three police officers

In Bishkek, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) detained three representatives of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. They are suspected of negligence in service and falsification of official documents. According to the security services, the detained individuals are junior lieutenant A. u. K., lieutenant K. A. T., and captain K. M. K. A criminal case has been initiated against them under part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of

The volume of money transfers to Kyrgyzstan reached $3.5 billion in 2025

According to the Eurasian Development Bank, in 2025, remittances to Kyrgyzstan reached $3.5 billion, which corresponds to 15.4% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). This figure increased by 16.8% compared to 2024, with the main source of growth being transfers from Russia, which rose by 16.1%.

In the USA, a man opened fire at a hockey game, leaving three dead

// NYPost According to law enforcement, the shooter was 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, also known as Robert Esposito, who, according to some reports, also used a female name. The incident occurred at the arena where a match was scheduled between the hockey teams of Coventry and Blackstone Valley. As a result of the shooting, three people were killed, and three others were hospitalized in serious condition.

Chuy Region Accounts for 45% of Kyrgyzstan's Industrial Production, - National Statistics Committee

In 2025, all regions of Kyrgyzstan, except for the Issyk-Kul region, demonstrated growth in industrial production volumes. This was reported at a press conference by the head of the statistical department for industry and energy, Ainura Mamanova. According to the information provided by Mamanova, Chui region produced industrial products worth approximately 356 billion soms, which is 10% higher than the figures for 2024. This region accounted for 45% of the total industrial production in the

The early mushroom season has begun in the Chuy region: Oyster mushrooms have appeared, and their beneficial properties are explained by specialists.

In the Chuy region, the mushroom season has begun, and oyster mushrooms have started to appear in large numbers in the forests, parks, and groves. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by mushroom hunter Saiora Mamatova. According to her information, the warm weather is contributing to the early and abundant growth of these mushrooms this season.

The Specialized Committee of the Housing and Communal Services reviewed the issue of granting consent for the appointment of Talantbek Soltobaev as the Minister of Transport and Communications.

During the committee meeting, the issue of appointing Talantbek Soltobaev to the position of Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic was raised. Nurlan Boobekov, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers, presented information about the candidate.

Osh Region Received 8.5 Billion Som for Capital Investments in 2025

According to information announced by the head of the government, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at the final meeting of the presidential representative office in the Osh region, in 2025 the region received 8.5 billion soms for capital investments. Last year, the amount was 8 billion 543 million soms, of which 8.1 billion were fully financed. These funds were directed towards the implementation of 357 various projects. Of this amount, 3.7 billion soms were allocated for 242 social projects, including the

Doctors remind about the importance of vaccinating children against measles, mumps, and rubella

The Republican Center for Strengthening Health and Mass Communication of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has emphasized that measles is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted through respiratory droplets. Only unvaccinated individuals who have come into contact with a person infected with measles, even for a moment, can catch the infection.

The Polish Foreign Ministry urged its citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia and to leave the country.

The reasons for such recommendations from the Polish Foreign Ministry are explained by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the fact that the Russian side has officially declared Poland a "hostile" state. Polish citizens currently in Russia are advised to leave the country by any available commercial or private means, except in cases where personal, family, or professional circumstances require their prolonged stay.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh considered issues regarding the consent for the appointment of the Chairman of the GKNB and three ministers.

During the meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Self-Government, and Regulations, issues regarding the appointment of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan and three ministers were discussed. Bektur Zulpiyev presented information about the candidates.

The Earth is Becoming a "Greenhouse Planet" Faster and Faster. Is Catastrophe Approaching?

Climate feedbacks are processes in which changes in one part of an ecosystem trigger reactions that affect the entire system, either amplifying or dampening the initial effect. For example, melting ice and snow reduce the reflection of sunlight, leading to the warming of the planet, while deforestation and the loss of carbon from the soil increase CO₂ levels in the atmosphere. These changes can accelerate warming and increase the climate's sensitivity to greenhouse gas emissions.

In the Kara-Suu District, preparations for spring fieldwork were discussed

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting to discuss preparations for spring fieldwork in the Kara-Suu district of Osh region. Representatives from the ministry's territorial divisions, the akim of the Kara-Suu district, the presidential representative in the Osh region Amanakan Kenjebayev, as well as heads of all rural districts and the head of the district's emergency situations department participated

In the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, it was proposed to fine parents and officials.

The fine will range from 5,000 to 20,000 soms The Kyrgyz Ministry of Education has initiated a draft law that proposes imposing fines on parents for their children's disrespectful behavior towards teachers. This project is currently undergoing public discussion. The main reason for developing this draft law was the identification of insufficient protection of teachers' rights, as well as the increase in cases of aggression directed at them from both students and parents. According to

In Uzbekistan, one person died and three were injured in an explosion at an apartment building.

According to the press service of the regional emergency management office, the explosion occurred due to a gas-air mixture. The report of the incident was received at 21:18, and rescue services arrived at the scene within five minutes. The fire was localized at 21:25 and completely extinguished by 21:32. Four people sustained burns of varying degrees and were hospitalized; however, one of them unfortunately passed away despite receiving medical assistance.

In Chon-Kemin, locals rescued an injured swan

On February 16, a wounded swan unable to fly was found in the vicinity of the village of Shabdan, located approximately 2 km from the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. According to information from the agency, local residents noticed the bird and decided to help by catching it and handing it over to the park staff for further safety. An official report was drawn up for this case, after which the swan was sent to an animal

The digitalization of container transportation was discussed by Arzybek Kozhoshev and the Ministry of Transport of Russia

At a meeting between Andrey Nikitin, the Minister of Transport of Russia, and Arzybek Kozhoshev, a member of the Board on Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, issues of cooperation within the Council of Heads of Authorized Bodies in the Transport Sector of the EAEU countries were discussed. This information was provided by the EEC. Photo by the Press Service of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation

Three Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department Detained

As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan, three police officers suspected of negligence and forgery of official documents have been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the GKNB. The detention involved junior lieutenant A.U.K., police lieutenant K.A.T., and police captain K.M.K., who work in the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. They were arrested as part of a criminal case initiated

The new head of the Ministry of Natural Resources held the first introductory working meeting

Akyil Toktobaev, recently appointed as the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, held his first working meeting. This was announced in a press release from the Ministry of Natural Resources. At the meeting, he met with the heads of departments and divisions of the central office, as well as with the leaders of structural units.

Kamchybek Tashiev flew out of Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by Tashiev's supporter Otkurbek Rahmanov, the former head of the State National Security Committee temporarily left the country. However, the details of his trip, including the timing and reasons, are not specified. On February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, issued a decree relieving Tashiev of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee. At that time, he was undergoing treatment in

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake recorded at the border of Kyrgyzstan with China

On February 16, 2026, at 13:14 local time, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the MSK-64 scale was recorded in China. The epicenter was located at the border with Kyrgyzstan, according to data from the Seismological Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event was felt in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, particularly in the villages of Bedel and Ishtyk, where the intensity reached up to 3 points. Bedel is located 34 km south of the epicenter, while Ishtyk is 45 km southeast; the

"Chasing the Wind". The Deputy is dissatisfied with the pace of the Ministry of Transport

Bahridin Shabazov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. During the committee meeting on February 17, he repeatedly raised questions about the construction of the Bishkek - Kant road and the bridge in the village of Sary-Jon, but did not receive satisfactory answers from the ministry representatives.

Orozo-2026: Main Rules for Those Fasting for the First Time

On February 19, the sacred fast of Muslims - Orozо - will begin. The editorial team of Kaktus.media has gathered information for those who are considering observing the fast for the first time, to help clarify the main rules and traditions. Taraweeh PrayerThe first day of the month of Orozо begins with the taraweeh prayer, which is held on the night before the start of the fast. On February 18, after the evening prayer, taraweeh will be performed in all mosques across the country. This prayer

Kyrgyzstan Launches IDRC Based at SFIT "Tamchy" with Support from the United Kingdom and International Institutions

During the meeting, practical steps for further cooperation and the implementation of elements of English law in Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Representatives of international organizations, diplomats, and leaders of financial institutions also participated in the event, highlighting the high level of international support for initiatives aimed at developing the legal infrastructure and investment climate of the country. The main goal of the discussion was to create an International Dispute

Bakyt Torobaev checked the preparation for spring fieldwork in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region.

- The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev familiarized himself with the preparations for the spring fieldwork in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. Employees of local departments of the ministry, the akim of the Kara-Suu district, as well as the presidential representative in the Osh region Amanakan Kenjebayev, heads of all rural districts, and the head of the district emergency situations department participated in

The Housing Committee approved the candidacy of Talantbek Soltobaev for the position of Minister of Transport and Communications

- During the meeting held on February 17, the committee on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction discussed the candidacy of Talantbek Soltobaev for the position of Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers in the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlan Boobekov, presented information about the candidate.

GKNB: A land plot belonging to an active member of the organized crime group K. Dosonov has been returned to state ownership

This year, 457 kilometers of roads will be repaired and 22 bridges will be built in the Kyrgyz Republic.

In 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has planned a budget of 39 billion 100 million soms. This information was announced by the deputy head of the ministry, Beknazar Bazaraliev, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industrial policy, transport, energy, architecture, and construction. According to him, this year, the repair of 457 kilometers of roads will be carried out, including:

In Kyrgyzstan, the acceptance and review of applications for social contracts has begun

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration announces the start of the acceptance and review of applications for social contracts in Kyrgyzstan. Applications can be submitted to the rural administration (айыл өкмөту) or to the territorial divisions of the ministry, the agency notes.

Suspect Detained for Coaxing a Girl into Drug Use

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of involving women in the use of narcotic substances.

Farmers' markets with reduced prices took place in the Chui region

The large-scale market held in the Alamudun and Moscow districts of the Chui region allowed residents to purchase farm products without intermediaries. This event was organized to provide quality products to the population and to control prices on essential food items. At the market, a variety of meat and dairy products, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits, were available, sourced directly from local producers and processing enterprises. The absence of resellers allowed for prices to be set

The GKNB detained employees of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek

According to the GKNB, three employees of the Sverdlovsk ROVD — junior lieutenant "A.u.K.", police lieutenant "K.A.T." and police captain "K.M.K." — were detained as part of a criminal case related to negligence and document forgery. The detainees have been placed in the GKNB pre-trial detention center, where pre-trial proceedings are currently underway and necessary investigative measures are being conducted.

The state has returned a plot belonging to the member of the organized crime group Kadyru Dosonov.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of a 4-hectare land plot that was previously owned by Kadyra Dosonov, a member of an organized crime group (OCG). The plot is located in the Kara-Suu district. According to information from the SCNS, violations of legislation occurred during the acquisition of this land plot. Although the plot is classified as "agricultural land," in practice it was used for other purposes, as confirmed by data from the State

Ministry of Agriculture: Kyrgyzstan Can Export 17 Types of Agricultural Products

- The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has announced that protocols for the export of 15 types of agricultural products to China are currently in effect. In the coming months, an increase in this list is expected through the signing of new agreements. As of today, Kyrgyzstan has the capacity to export 17 different types of agricultural products. Products are exported to several countries: 462 enterprises supply the EAEU states, 37 to China, 53 to Uzbekistan, 12 to Turkey, and 68 companies

In At-Bashy, there is a shortage of doctors: Young specialists are being attracted through social packages and salary increases

In the At-Bashinsky district, there is a serious shortage of medical personnel. As reported to Turmush by Azim Azhybekov, who heads the district's Center for General Medical Practice, measures are currently being taken to attract medical specialists to the region.

In 2025, the Ministry of Transport built and repaired over 1,500 kilometers of roads

This information was presented at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, the fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev. During the meeting, the deputies discussed the current state of the country's automobile and internal roads.

The Jogorku Kenesh is considering candidates for three ministerial positions at once

Deputies discuss appointments in the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Ministry of Transport In the Jogorku Kenesh, the candidacies for the positions of ministers of three departments are being reviewed in committees: emergency situations, natural resources, ecology and technical supervision, as well as transport and communications. Below is a brief overview of each candidate.

The Housing Committee approved amendments to the Law "On Investments" in the second reading

- At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development of the Jogorku Kenesh, a bill concerning amendments to investment legislation was reviewed and received support. The document was adopted in the second reading. The initiator of this bill was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

In Kyrgyzstan, electronic registration and certification of veterinary medicinal products will be launched

An automated information system will cover key processes such as: acceptance of applications in electronic form; preliminary document verification; payment for services via QR codes; sending electronic applications to laboratories and receiving signed protocols using electronic digital signatures (EDS); decision-making by the Center's director in electronic format; generation of electronic certificates with QR codes; maintenance of a register of registered medicines; development of a

In Bishkek, the social project "Shatyr-Ramazan" is launching

Daily collective iftars will be held there throughout the month Starting from February 20, 2026, the social project "Shatyr-Ramadan" will be implemented in Bishkek. This event, supported by the public charitable foundation "Al-Umma" and active citizens, is already celebrating its tenth anniversary.

A man who was persuading girls to use mephedrone has been detained in Bishkek

In the Lenin district of the capital, police officers detained a man suspected of enticing girls to use narcotic substances. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate, a report was received at the duty station via the 102 service that an unknown young man was offering mephedrone to girls in one of the houses on Matyiev Street. One of the complainants reported that his niece found herself in this situation and was also offered the drug.

In Uzgen, state land worth 5.5 million soms ended up in private ownership — the prosecutor's office returned it.

The General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the completion of work to return a social facility that was illegally alienated to municipal ownership. As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Uzgen district to identify facts of illegal transfer of state property into private hands, a serious violation of legislation was established. This concerns a land plot of 289.3 square meters, which belongs to the S. Sharipov Secondary School in

In Bishkek, parents fined for their daughter's driving of a car

On January 14, employees of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety began an investigation after a video featuring a minor driving appeared on the internet. As a result of the investigation, it was established that the car was being driven by a girl who had not yet reached adulthood. The agency reported that a protocol was drawn up against her parents under part 3 of Article 184 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, and they were fined 15,000 soms.