Support for Beyshbaev has come from both the medical community and the residents of Kyrgyzstan The nephrologist Nasir Beyshbaev, who was detained earlier, is now under house arrest. This information was confirmed by lawyer Yevgeniya Krapivina.
The "Information Technology" sector continues to be one of the most in-demand in the labor market. In 2025, there was an active growth in the number of vacancies in various IT specializations, as well as updates to candidates' resumes on headhunter.kg. In its report, HeadHunter analyzed the demand structure across different specialties, the level of offered salaries, the distribution of vacancies by regions, and the dynamics of employer and candidate activity throughout the
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy presented its report on its activities for the year 2025 during the recent board meeting. The report indicates that there are 68 museums operating in the Kyrgyz Republic, employing 1,291 people. During the reporting period, 354 exhibits were restored, 2,200 were added, and over 25,200 units underwent the digitization process. More than 1.2 million people visited the museums.
In 2026, the Batken Electric Networks Enterprise plans to replace 8,772 outdated insulators located on overhead power lines with voltages of 220/110/35 kV. According to the company's information, as part of the schedule for 2026, the work will be distributed as follows:
Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge continue to strengthen, although the growth has slightly slowed down. As of February 20, the official exchange rate of the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge shows growth, setting new annual highs. At the same time, the euro is losing value, while the US dollar and Chinese yuan remain at previous levels. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has signed a decree that approves the National Football Development Program, planned for the period from 2026 to 2034. This program aims to create conditions for popularizing football among the population, improving the professional training of athletes, and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the youth.
In the village of Shaty in the Tyup district, a ceremonial opening of the new building of the secondary school named after D. Moldogaziev took place, which will be able to accommodate 225 students. High-ranking officials attended the ceremony, including the authorized representative of the president in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Jetigenov, the deputy minister of emergency situations Akylbek Mazaripov, the representative of the World Bank T. Junusheva, as well as the head of the Tyup district
U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to initiate the disclosure of documents related to extraterrestrial life and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). In his post on the social network Truth Social, Trump stated: "Given the significant public interest, I am instructing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other agencies to begin the process of identifying and publishing government documents related to extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and UFOs, as well
On February 19, President Sadyr Japarov signed decrees appointing new heads of several government agencies. This was reported by the information policy office of the president. Among those appointed is Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, who became the chairman of the State Committee for National Security and was also relieved of his previous duties.
- On February 19, 2026, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and approved in the second reading the draft law "On the Ratification of the Protocol on Amendments to the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union dated May 29, 2014, signed on July 28, 2025, in the city of Moscow." The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The amendments contained in the Protocol are aimed at addressing gaps identified in the process of law enforcement, as well as
Recent events have drawn attention to a South Korean cosmetics brand that has faced criticism for racist remarks. This occurred after a social media post where one of its products, blush, was advertised with the phrase "cheeks like a Mongolian baby," reports MiddleAsianNews. In December of last year, the brand, which specializes in decorative cosmetics, released moisturizing blushes. One of the nine shades, named "Mocha pop," was described as blush for "charming
At the meeting of the state administration of the Chuy region, dedicated to the results of 2025, Daniyar Amangeldiev, the first deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers, shared information about measures aimed at stabilizing prices and the interaction of state structures with markets. He emphasized that for the effective functioning of markets, it is necessary to establish cooperation between local authorities and the antimonopoly service.
Tselmuun Nyamtayshir, CEO and President of the company "Mongolian Gold," stated that the new residence will be used as a "retirement home for family gatherings." This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. The family, which manages one of the largest mining conglomerates in Mongolia, purchased a standalone building in a prestigious southern district of Hong Kong for 247 million HKD (31.5 million USD). This residence is planned to be used for the comfortable living of retirees
In May 2025, Mongolia welcomed its first passenger Boeing 737-800 from the renowned American airline United Airlines. According to MiddleAsianNews, on February 10, 2026, the Ambassador of Mongolia to the USA, Batbayar Olziidelger, held a meeting with the CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby. During this conversation, regional and international issues, new directions in aviation, and the deepening of cooperation between the two countries in the field of air transport were discussed.
The Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship of 2026 concluded on February 18 at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek. According to information from the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the competitions.
The sambo competitions took place on February 18 in Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace, where the champions of Kyrgyzstan for 2026 were determined. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 participants from various regions of the country competed for the awards.
In Kyrgyzstan, over the past 25 years, there has been a noticeable decrease in tuberculosis incidence among children aged 0 to 14 years. However, after reaching a record low level in 2020, some regions have begun to report cases of increasing disease rates. These data are provided by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic in a report on morbidity from 2000 to 2024.
In Bishkek, at the Kogomkul Sports Palace, the 2026 Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship took place on February 18. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the competitions.
The event was organized by the Institute of World Civilizations and Languages of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce is working on changes to the legislation concerning the gambling business. The published draft law is currently undergoing public discussion. The agency emphasizes that in recent years there has been an increase in illegal lottery and binary options activities on the internet. These actions are carried out through various online platforms, including social networks and messengers, which are often disguised as advertising campaigns or charitable events.
The U.S. State Department is developing a new online resource that will help users in various countries bypass information access restrictions imposed by their governments. This was reported by Reuters, citing its sources. According to the agency, the portal will be available at freedom.gov, and its main task is to provide residents of Europe and other regions the ability to circumvent local content blocks.
The expansion of the dedicated bus lanes in Bishkek has become a topic of discussion at the city hall, where the director of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, Ulanbek Beishenbaev, shared plans. In 2025, a pilot project was implemented on Akhunbaev Street, covering the section from Ch. Aitmatov Avenue to Abdrakhmanov Street, which is planned to be continued this year.
A man suspected of fraud related to the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" has been detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of the capital. According to the investigation, from October 2020 to February 2024, a citizen identified as U.T., born in 1980, convinced the complainant of the necessity to purchase an apartment in the "Nova City" residential complex located on M. Gorky
- According to the document, by December 1 of this year, it is planned to complete 60 km of earthworks, as well as the laying of 25 km of the lower layer of asphalt concrete pavement on the Barskoon—Karakol section. The implementation of this project is entrusted to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic.