As of today, traffic on both local and international highways, as well as on the country's mountain passes, is being conducted without any restrictions. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Currently, free movement is observed on the following sections:
The CEC handed them certificates and badges The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued mandates that became vacant in the Jogorku Kenesh to Raimberdi Duyshenbiev and Jaiylobai Nyshanov. This decision was made at a CEC meeting.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new rules regarding the activities of notaries and their work with notarial documents. The changes affected several previously existing regulations. One of the main changes is that all state fees for notarial services must now be paid exclusively through the unified information system of the National Bureau of Medical Statistics (NBMS). This means that paper receipts are no longer needed, as payment information will be automatically recorded
- In accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated February 10, 2026, No. 72, the transfer of a land plot in the Uzgen district of the Osh region for the construction of a municipal livestock market has been approved. The plot, covering 8.83 hectares, is located in the territory of the Aiyl aimak of Jazy in the Uzgen district. Previously, this land was state-owned and had the status of "Water Fund Land."
The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction held a meeting where a draft law on the construction of two bridges was approved. During the discussion, the draft law "On the Ratification of Exchange Notes between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Japan" was adopted. This project concerns the reconstruction of the bridge over the Naryn River on the Bishkek – Osh highway to improve connectivity
The Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures, in collaboration with KOPIA, organized training seminars from February 17 to 19 in the Kara-Suu, Nookat, and Kara-Kulja districts of the Osh region. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the aim of these seminars was to enhance the qualifications of farmers and specialists working with agricultural animals, improve feeding methods, and artificial insemination techniques.
Thus, R. Duyshenbiev has been officially registered as a deputy for electoral district No. 14, and J. Nyshanov for district No. 15. They were also presented with certificates and badges confirming their status as elected representatives.
Riots have occurred in the country following the removal of one of the drug cartel leaders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued recommendations for citizens, urging them to refrain from traveling to certain areas of Mexico due to the complicated situation. This information was announced by the ministry itself. The reason for such a warning was the recent removal of one of the cartel leaders by law enforcement agencies. Those who are already in Mexico are advised to
Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting of the Republican Commission dedicated to organizational issues related to the upcoming agricultural census. During the meeting, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, reported that the census will be conducted in electronic format, completely excluding paper documents. Data will be collected
A new bridge over the Naryn River is planned to be built on the Bishkek - Osh highway. For this purpose, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is allocating a grant of $20.5 million. The Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Ulukbek Janibekov, announced this at today’s meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industrial policy, transport, energy, architecture, and construction. The existing bridge was built 50 years ago, and its service
The Ministry of Education has announced the digitalization of the process for nominating teachers for departmental awards. According to information from the ministry, the new system will be based on the automated information platform "Mugalim," which will ensure greater transparency and objectivity in the selection of candidates.
An official investigation has begun in Ireland regarding the social platform X, owned by Elon Musk. The main reason for this was the emergence of the Grok chatbot, which, it turned out, generated sexualized images, including images of minors. Recall that on November 3, 2023, X announced the launch of the first version of the Grok chatbot, developed by xAI. It took four months to create this neural network.
On Petrozavodskaya Street in St. Petersburg, an incident occurred that nearly led to tragedy. A six-year-old boy fell from the window of his apartment, located on the seventh floor. According to sources from RIA Novosti, the child's life was saved thanks to a random witness - a janitor who happened to be nearby.
At a meeting held in Geneva as part of the UN Human Rights Council and the disarmament conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the main topics of discussion included the current state and future cooperation between the two countries. The participants noted the need to activate political dialogues, organize high-profile visits, as well as strengthen bilateral
On February 23, 2026, the Board of the NBKR decided to raise the key interest rate by 100 basis points, setting it at 12.00%. This change took effect today, as reported in the bank's press release. The NBKR notes that the external economic situation remains unstable, with a high degree of uncertainty. There is a slowdown in the growth rates of prices for key goods in global food markets; however, inflation in the countries with which the Kyrgyz Republic actively trades continues to remain
In Kazakhstan, an electronic auction was held for the sale of luxury items that were confiscated during the investigation of the case against the former head of the National Security Committee, Karim Masimov. As reported by Tengrinews.kz, the auction was conducted by the Asset Recovery Management Company (ARMC).
In the Talas region, the pawnshop "Orozaly" has decided to return property that was illegally seized from citizens. This information was announced by the State Committee for National Security. Inspections conducted by the State Committee for National Security in cooperation with the Talas City State Tax Service, the National Bank of the Talas Region, and the Antimonopoly Regulation Service confirmed violations by the pawnshop. As a result of these activities, the organization
Osmon Turdumambetov, who previously held the position of head of the tax inspection and was a deputy of the VI convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh from the "Onuguu-Progress" party, reported on his social media that he is being pressured by law enforcement agencies during the electoral campaign for district No. 14 in Toktogul. He submitted an official complaint to President Sadyr Japarov, as well as to the General Prosecutor's Office.
- According to the Ministry of Ecology, as of the end of 2025, there are 15,300 electric vehicles registered in Kyrgyzstan. These vehicles make up 0.8% of the total number of vehicles in the country.
- On February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture presented for discussion a draft law concerning the legal status of peasant and family farms. This document proposes amendments to several legislative acts, including the Civil and Tax Codes. It is also planned to rename the existing law "On Peasant (Farm) Economy" to "On Dykank and Family Farm Economy."
- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to raise the discount rate by 100 basis points, setting it at 12%. This announcement was made on February 24, 2026, at a press conference by the bank's deputy chairman Azat Kozubekov. The new rate will take effect on February 24, 2026.
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Distrust between states and a new arms race threaten global stability On February 23, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, spoke at a high-level disarmament conference in Geneva, held under the auspices of the UN, according to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new procedure regarding the selection of national investment and significant state projects. This document clearly defines which initiatives can be granted the status of state projects and included in the priority registry, as well as receive support from the government, including tax benefits and infrastructure solutions. To achieve these goals, a special commission will be established under the government to analyze the projects.