In the city of Tokmok, Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva, the ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with local residents, gathering over 200 participants from the Issyk-Ata, Chui, and Kemin districts, as well as from Tokmok and Kant. The main concerns addressed were related to socio-economic issues.
As part of this competition, leaders in educational institutions across the country will be changed, including: Bishkek - 11; Osh - 8; Chui Region - 21; Naryn Region - 10; Osh Region - 59; Batken Region - 20; Issyk-Kul Region - 11; Talas Region - 9; Jalal-Abad Region - 54; boarding schools - 3. In Bishkek, the competition will affect the following educational institutions:
Due to heavy snowfall in the Chatkal district, a state of emergency of level II has been declared. This was reported by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the agency, due to the snow that has been falling since February 11 of this year, snow avalanches have occurred on the roads Aala-Buka—Zhany-Bazar—Kirovka and Krasnaya Gorka—Ak-Tash, and traffic is temporarily closed.
Drivers holding category B and C licenses can obtain subcategory B1 or C1 licenses only after successfully passing a practical exam, as reported by the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing. If a citizen with a category B license wishes to upgrade to category C or D, they must complete a retraining course that lasts three months.
At the parliamentary meeting on February 12, the Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to several legislative acts concerning gender equality. As a result, a decision was made to introduce a gender quota in the civil service. According to the new amendments, when appointing members of the cabinet of ministers, a limitation must be observed, whereby no more than 70% of representatives of one gender can hold these positions. The same conditions will apply when selecting judges for the
The entertainment park "Asman Park" is set to open in the "Asanbay" microdistrict of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in time for Children's Day. This information was announced in a letter addressed to the Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Bekeshov, from the city hall. Photo from the press service of the Bishkek city hall. Project "Asman Park" in illustration
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that the restrictions for trucks on the Otmok pass, located on the Suusamyr - Talas - Taraz route, have been lifted. According to the department, transport movement on this section of the road is currently proceeding without any problems. Road clearing and the addition of inert materials are being carried out by specialists from DEP No. 36.
The U.S. administration has decided to cease operations to detain illegal immigrants in Minneapolis. This was stated by Tom Homan, who is responsible for border security and the deportation of illegal immigrants, and who was sent to this state. Homan noted: “I proposed to end the operation, and this proposal received support from President Donald Trump,” NBC News quotes him as saying.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has identified key areas for the development of human potential and the creation of decent working conditions. The main focus will be on improving the living standards of the population, as outlined in the country's development program until 2030. Experts predict that social and economic investments in the development of human capital could contribute to a 25% growth in the country's economy.
Airports of Kyrgyzstan and the State Insurance Organization have signed a memorandum that envisages cooperation in the field of insurance. This event became known thanks to the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". As reported, the agreement was signed by Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan", and Eldiyar Kaldarbekov, head of OJSC "State Insurance Organization".
Since 13:00, the temporary restrictions on the movement of heavy trucks have been lifted at the Otmok Pass, located on the Suusamyr — Talas — Taraz highway. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the department, traffic is currently flowing without any obstacles. Workers from DEP No. 36 are engaged in clearing the road and adding inert materials.
From February 13 to 16, 2026, there is an increased risk of avalanches and snow drifts in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations has provided information on the most dangerous sections of roads: The Bishkek — Osh highway at sections 121–138 km (Too-Ashuu pass) and 198–265 km (Chychkan gorge, Ala-Bel pass); The Suusamyr — Talas — Taraz highway at 1–14 km (Otmok pass); The Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kuldja — Alaykuu highway at 55–115 km; The Ala-Buka — Kanysh-Kiya
The competition for filling vacant director positions in state and municipal educational institutions has been announced by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, there are 206 vacancies in the republic, including:
Aybek Kochorbaev reported that 1 billion 90 million soms have been allocated from the presidential stabilization fund to Talas.
At a meeting with the residents of Tokmok, organized by the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilya Jamambaeva, important issues concerning the lives of mothers of children with disabilities were discussed. Participants raised topics related to the difficulties of undergoing examination at the MSEC, as well as problems with the accessibility of urban infrastructure and refusals from educational institutions to accept children with autism. It is worth noting that events titled "Rights
In Bishkek, at the "Zhashtyk" arena, an international sports wrestling tournament called Super 4 Wrestling (S4W) will be held. This unique competition format involves four world-class wrestlers competing in the same weight category for the championship belt.
For its operation, waste will be delivered from the Chui region A second waste recycling plant is planned to be opened in Bishkek, as announced by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, at a city hall meeting.
In Kyrgyzstan, there are about 60 radioactive tailings storage facilities left over from the Soviet era. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Azamat Mambetov at a press conference dedicated to plans for disaster prevention until 2026. According to Mambetov, the reclamation work on these tailings storage facilities is being carried out with the help of international partners, including the Russian state corporation "Rosatom".
In Bishkek, a 41-year-old man named Rakhmat Tokonov has gone missing. His disappearance occurred on the night of February 2 to 3, when he left a furniture workshop located in the GES-2 area. According to preliminary data, this happened around one o'clock in the morning. Rakhmat did not return to his apartment, which he rents in the "Bakay-Ata" residential area.
Photo from the internet At a press briefing at Sputnik Kyrgyzstan, the First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Azamat Mambetov reported that 2,500 families were provided with land plots; however, they did not relocate from dangerous zones. Azamat Mambetov pointed out that the active melting of snow and glaciers can trigger dangerous natural processes, such as landslides and mudflows. About 11,000 plots posing potential danger have been identified in the country, including around 4,000
The deputy called for a reduction in penalties for youth At a plenary session, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Elvira Surabaldiyeva addressed the Ministry of Internal Affairs with an initiative to reconsider the penalties for youth who have received long sentences for drug-related crimes, often due to lack of experience or manipulation by others.
From February 25 to March 1, the second ranking tournament of the United World Wrestling (UWW) called Muhamet Malo will take place in Tirana, Albania, where the Kyrgyzstan national team will participate.
According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of the capital are complaining about the puddles that have formed on the streets. These water obstacles hinder movement. City dwellers are demanding that the municipality pump out the water and solve the drainage problem, as the existing drainage system is unable to cope with the amount of precipitation. One local resident noted: "Cars are sinking on Deng Xiaoping Street, in the 'Akuna' area. A ditch was dug,
In Bishkek, on February 12, an extended meeting was held at the General Prosecutor's Office dedicated to issues of combating cybercrime and the spread of narcotic substances among youth. According to the main supervisory authority, the meeting thoroughly examined the most common schemes of internet fraud, as well as facts of drug use and distribution among children. Topics discussed included telephone and messenger fraud, hacking of social media accounts, schemes promising high profits
A deputy proposed to keep two holidays outside the restrictions Dastan Jumabekov, a member of parliament, expresses the opinion that while the silence law is correct, more flexible time frames should be established for holiday days. He made this statement during the discussion of a draft law proposed by the government, which concerns amendments to a number of legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the Code of Offenses and the law "On Silence".
At a meeting organized by the Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov, issues related to the establishment of a national laboratory service and the improvement of medical waste management were discussed. The press service of the Ministry of Health reported this. The main highlights of the meeting included:
President Sadyr Japarov confirmed in an interview with the publication "Kabar" that the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has successfully fulfilled its tasks. “It can be said that more has been achieved than was planned. However, it is necessary to understand that state institutions are dynamic structures that must adapt to new conditions. The challenges of yesterday in the field of national security are no longer relevant, and today we are facing completely different
What will be the consequences for the low-income? On February 12, the Jogorku Kenesh adopted in the first reading a bill that proposes an increase in payment for alternative service in Kyrgyzstan.
On February 12, the deputies of the Kara-Kul City Council held a session during which they reviewed the results of the socio-economic development of the region. At the meeting, attended by 24 deputies, the mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev, the chairman of the city council Chyngyz Kimsanov, as well as heads of local institutions and enterprises also participated.
Today, January 13, at 07:30, a new snow avalanche occurred at the 198th kilometer of the North-South highway. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the volume of the avalanche is approximately 1000 cubic meters.
In the Talas region, there are sharp changes in weather conditions. Due to the unfavorable meteorological situation, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the main routes of the region. As reported by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department of the Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, starting from February 12, the air temperature has significantly dropped, and dense fog has caused a deterioration in visibility. This adverse impact has led to the following problems:
Snow continues to fall at the pass Today, February 13, starting from 10:00, the temporary restriction for heavy truck traffic at the Too-Ashuu pass has been lifted.
According to information provided by Kubanychbek Kapalov, Deputy Director of the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office, there were 60,700 enforcement proceedings registered in Kyrgyzstan related to alimony obligations as of 2025. Kapalov also reported on the development of a draft law that proposes tightening the measures of responsibility for alimony debtors.
A working meeting was held at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan dedicated to the development of a national laboratory service and the improvement of medical waste management. According to the press service of the ministry, the participants discussed the creation of a unified, managed, and stable laboratory diagnostics system aimed at increasing the accessibility and quality of medical care for the population.
Throughout today, rain and snow are predicted in various regions of Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn oblasts. In the mountains, snowfall is expected. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog may appear in some areas, and icy conditions and snow drifts are anticipated on foothill and mountain road sections. A west wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 meters per second.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, starting from 10:00 today, there are no longer any restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles at the Too-Ashuu pass. Currently, there is snowfall at the pass, and road clearing operations are ongoing without interruption.
The Tyup District Department of Internal Affairs is conducting active activities as part of the "Arsenal" program aimed at educating and informing the local population. The head of the department, Police Colonel Tilek Kanatbekov, is participating in these crucial initiatives.
Sergey Vakunov, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Russia in Bishkek, stated that the current capabilities of the airbase in Kyrgyzstan are sufficient to ensure the security of the CSTO member states. He shared this information in an interview, noting that the expansion of the base is not required. Vakunov emphasized that, according to experts, the airbase in its current state is effectively fulfilling its tasks of ensuring security on the southern flank. "The servicemen
At the conference held today, lawyer and director of the Public Fund "Institute of Consulting and Law" Aizhan Dzhumanalieva presented an initiative to create a state alimony fund in Kyrgyzstan. As Dzhumanalieva explained, this fund will ensure regular payments for child support, and then these funds will be collected from debtors through state authorities.
A meeting was held at the Mayor's Office of Manas, chaired by Mayor Ernisebek Ormokov. It was organized by the city's civil protection service. During the meeting, preparatory measures in the field of civil defense for the year 2026 were discussed, and the conduct of command post exercises scheduled for February 12 and 13 was planned.
A resident of the village of Zherge-Tal, Mambetkalyy Artykov, who participated in the Afghan war, was born on August 2, 1962, in the village of Cholok-Kayin, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. He received his primary education at Lenin Secondary School No. 1, now named after Berdaly Kalenderov, and then continued his studies at a vocational college in Naryn. After successfully completing his education at the vocational college, Mambetkalyy continued his studies at the
On February 12, 2026, a meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic with the heads of leading higher educational institutions in the country. The main topic of discussion was the deepening of interaction between the judicial system and universities, as reported by the court's press service. Among the participants were figures such as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyiev, his deputy Nurgul Bakirova, the head of the apparatus Sulayman Mykyiev, advisor Ruslan
According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, snow is observed in the mountain passes on February 13. State enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-South" are actively engaged in road clearing and applying sand-salt mixture to improve passability. At the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway, a temporary restriction for heavy vehicles has been in place since February 11 at 03:40. Currently, clearing operations
The name Muhammad has become the most popular among newborns in several European Union countries, according to World of Statistics, a global center for statistical research and events.
Mars Cherikchiev, a well-known blogger and public figure, has also joined those who support the two leaders. In his post, he shared his thoughts on the current situation in Kyrgyzstan and expressed confidence that under the leadership of Japarov and Tashiev, the country is expecting a bright future.
What will happen to the expensive wires from the lines? In Bishkek, the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" has announced a tender for the demolition of trolleybus poles. The total contract amount will be 12 million 46 thousand soms, as reported by Bermet Borubaeva, one of the founders of the initiative group #BishkekSmog. According to the activist, earlier representatives of the capital's financial management of the Ministry of Finance claimed that the local budget
A concert "All About Love" will take place, starting at 14:00 on February 14 in the Small Hall of the Philharmonic. The event will be led by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Rakhатbek Osmonaliyev. Program: Elgar - Serenade for Strings. Grieg - Suite "From Holberg's Time". Mozart - "Motet for Soprano and Orchestra", featuring a solo performance by Kristina Sevastyanova; Bartók - "Romanian Dances" for Violin and Orchestra, soloist Su Chi He;
The operational and preventive action "Illegal" continues, conducted by the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Photo by the press service of the Bishkek Main Internal Affairs Directorate