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Zhapаров: By the end of the year, about 20,000 families will receive apartments from the State Investment Company

At the republican meeting on February 27, the president noted that the State Investment Corporation (GIK) is demonstrating unprecedented results: 4,600 families have already received keys to their apartments, which accounts for half of the total number over the past four years. According to him, the majority of housing construction is concentrated in Bishkek and the Chui region, but work is also being carried out in the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Talas, Issyk-Kul, and Batken regions. The budget funds

27.02.2026, 11:07
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 27
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 27

All information was collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the presented data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The exchange rates are current as of the time of publication and pertain to cash transactions. Rates may be subject to changes throughout the day. To view the official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates at exchange offices in Bishkek, you can follow this link.

27.02.2026, 11:07
Education

The BGK Deputy proposed to include competitions in the games of chükö and lyanga in the school curriculum.

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on social issues on February 27, deputy Talaybek Surapbaev from the party "Jañy kүch – New Force" proposed that the city administration add competitions in national sports, such as chükö and lyanga, to the educational program. Surapbaev noted that modern children are practically unfamiliar with these games.

27.02.2026, 11:06
Temporary restrictions for heavy trucks introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass
Society / Exclusive

Temporary restrictions for heavy trucks introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass

Due to ongoing work, traffic for heavy trucks has been temporarily restricted at the Too-Ashuu pass. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the restrictions came into effect at 09:00 on the section of the Bishkek — Osh highway, starting from the "Sosnovka" post. Currently, road services continue to work on clearing the road of snow and treating the roadway with a sand-salt mixture to ensure safe

27.02.2026, 11:06
Economy

The Cabinet transferred 0.8 hectares of irrigated land in Manas for the construction of an asphalt concrete plant.

- In Manas (Jalal-Abad region), a decision was made to reclassify a land plot of 0.8 hectares, previously classified as agricultural land, to industrial land. This resolution number 93, signed by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, is dated February 12, 2026. The plot, which is state-owned (contour No. 220), will be used for the following purposes:

27.02.2026, 11:06
The capacity of the "Przhevalskaya" substation in Karakol will be increased.
Society / Exclusive

The capacity of the "Przhevalskaya" substation in Karakol will be increased.

The branch of OJSC "NESC" - Issyk-Kul Electric Networks Enterprise is actively conducting modernization aimed at ensuring reliable and quality electricity supply for the region. Currently, the "Przhevalskaya" substation, with a voltage of 110/35/10 kV, operates with two transformers. In 2025, one of them, with a capacity of 25 MVA, will be replaced with a transformer with a capacity of 40 MVA. This year, as part of the planned works, the second 25 MVA transformer will also

27.02.2026, 11:05
Economy

1.7 billion soms allocated for irrigation development in 2025, - Ministry of Agriculture

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov stated on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" that 1.7 billion soms will be allocated from the republican budget for the irrigation sector in 2025. According to him, project works are currently being carried out on 41 facilities under this program, while construction works are already underway on 33 facilities.

27.02.2026, 11:04
In Bishkek, suspects in a 12 million som fraud case have been detained
Incidents

In Bishkek, suspects in a 12 million som fraud case have been detained

On February 20, a citizen born in 1955 reported a fraud case to the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek. According to him, unidentified individuals, posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, deceitfully took possession of his funds amounting to 12 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. According to the information received, a criminal case has been initiated

27.02.2026, 11:03
Kyrgyzstan and the EU will develop a plan to lift the republic's banks out of sanctions
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and the EU will develop a plan to lift the republic's banks out of sanctions

Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers. David O'Sullivan (left) and Daniyar Amangeldiev At a recent meeting discussing the issue of lifting sanctions on Kyrgyz banks, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, met with the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, David O'Sullivan. During the discussion, the parties exchanged views on compliance with restrictive measures. Amangeldiev emphasized that the republic adheres to a professional approach

27.02.2026, 11:02
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and the European Union Held Talks on Sanctions — Details

- On February 26, 2026, negotiations took place in Bishkek, involving the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and the EU Special Envoy for Sanctions David O'Sullivan, who arrived in the country on a working visit. During the meeting, issues related to sanctions policy were discussed.

27.02.2026, 11:02
Economy

The introduction of new irrigated lands increased 22 times — to 4455 hectares, - Ministry of Agriculture

At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov reported significant successes in the field of irrigation. In 2025, 4,455 hectares of new irrigated land were put into operation, which is 22 times higher than the corresponding figure for 2024. Additionally, Akunbekov noted that the area of land cultivated using drip and sprinkler irrigation has increased to 3,338

27.02.2026, 10:59
Education

120 schoolchildren compete in Talas at the regional stage of the Republican Olympiad

The III (regional) stage of the Republican Olympiad for schoolchildren took place in Talas. The information was provided by a Turmush correspondent. The Olympiad is being held at the "Manas Ata" lyceum from February 27 to 28 and is organized by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Talas Regional Methodological Center.

27.02.2026, 10:58
Regular air service opens on the route Tashkent - Osh
Society

Regular air service opens on the route Tashkent - Osh

JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" announces the launch of a new regular flight, which will be operated by Centrum Air on the Tashkent – Osh route. The official start of flights is scheduled for April 1. Flights will be conducted twice a week — on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using modern Airbus A320 aircraft.

27.02.2026, 10:55
How the Children of the Woman Who Self-Immolated at Issyk-Kul Live – A Human Rights Investigation
Society / Exclusive

How the Children of the Woman Who Self-Immolated at Issyk-Kul Live – A Human Rights Investigation

The press service of the Ombudsman Institute reported that on February 26, their employees visited the four children of the woman who committed self-immolation at Issyk-Kul. It is worth reminding that the tragic incident occurred in the Ak-Suu district when the woman set herself on fire after learning about her 17-year-old daughter's pregnancy. The children live in the Ak-Suu district, where the eldest, a pregnant girl, studies at a vocational college. She has two younger sisters, aged 15

27.02.2026, 10:54
World

What is Happening with the Drug Market in the World. A Report by the International Committee Published

According to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), cooperation under the three drug control conventions has significantly improved the situation regarding illegal drug trafficking and the protection of public health worldwide. Sevil Atasoy, President of the INCB, noted that such results have been made possible by the ongoing support from states. For 60 years, the conventions have served as a reliable foundation for joint efforts against drug trafficking and have ensured access to

27.02.2026, 10:54
President: Last year, more than 4,600 citizens received mortgage apartments
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President: Last year, more than 4,600 citizens received mortgage apartments

At the republican meeting taking place today at "Yntymak Ordo," President Sadyr Japarov announced that in 2025, more than 4,600 families were able to obtain mortgage apartments. According to the head of state, this accounts for almost half of the total number of apartments issued over the past four years. Since the beginning of 2021, 9,250 families in the country have become homeowners. “Among the new homeowners, there are many young families, as well as employees in the budget

27.02.2026, 10:54
Society

Aibek Iminov Appointed Deputy Chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs

According to information from the president's press service, the order for a new personnel appointment in the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations was signed by the head of state. Aibek Iminov has been appointed as the deputy chairman. Aibek Iminov previously held the position of head of the department for expertise and interaction with religious organizations in the State Commission for Religious Affairs. This commission was subsequently transformed into the

27.02.2026, 10:54
Daniyar Amangeldiev and EU Special Envoy David O'Sullivan Discussed Sanctions Issues
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Daniyar Amangeldiev and EU Special Envoy David O'Sullivan Discussed Sanctions Issues

On February 26, a meeting took place at the "Yntymak-Ordo" residence, where Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with David O'Sullivan, the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions, who is in the country on a working visit. During the discussions, the participants exchanged views on sanctions policy. Daniyar Amangeldiev noted that the Kyrgyz Republic adheres to a pragmatic approach to risk management,

27.02.2026, 10:52
Resident of Chaldovar Suspected in Neighbor's Death
Incidents

Resident of Chaldovar Suspected in Neighbor's Death

The body of a man was found in the village of Chaldovar in the Panfilov district. The police detained a 49-year-old local resident on suspicion of causing serious harm to health, resulting in death. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region.

27.02.2026, 10:50
Exclusive

The Prime Minister named which business drives the service sector in Kyrgyzstan

On February 27, a republican meeting is taking place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. The report on the results of work in the economic and financial sectors for 2025 was presented by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. In his speech, Kasymaliev noted that last year the services sector demonstrated impressive growth — its volume amounted to 1 trillion 11 billion soms, which

27.02.2026, 10:48
"Rosatom" will support five unique eco-projects in Kyrgyzstan
Politics

"Rosatom" will support five unique eco-projects in Kyrgyzstan

In the Russian House in Bishkek, the winners of the competition for ecological and socially beneficial projects were awarded. This event was organized by the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Energy of Development" with the support of the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the E.M. Primakov Center for External Political Cooperation. Albert Zulkharnayev, head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in Kyrgyzstan, noted that "Rosatom," as a major industrial

27.02.2026, 10:47