Economy

The Financial Supervision Authority proposes to change the list of insured events

- The Financial Supervisory Authority proposes updates to the list of insured events. At the end of January, the Cabinet presented a draft law with the corresponding changes for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh. The amendments will be considered by the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on February 23.

19.02.2026, 15:48
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Residents of the Kara-Kulja District complain that they lack the daily electricity consumption limit

Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov expressed the concerns of the residents of the Kara-Kulja district during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, 2026. They are dissatisfied with the insufficient daily limit on electricity consumption. Omurzakov proposed setting limits that take into account the unique climatic and geographical conditions of each district. In response, Deputy Minister of Energy Nasipbek Kerimov explained that the limits are developed by the Scientific Institute under

19.02.2026, 15:48
Elvira Surabaldiyeva Elected Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the ЖК
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Elvira Surabaldiyeva Elected Chair of the Committee on International Affairs of the ЖК

During today's session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed the election of a new chairperson for the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration. The candidacy of Elvira Surabaldiyeva was proposed by the deputy groups "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" and "Eldik". As a result of the voting, Elvira Surabaldiyeva was elected to the position of chairperson of this committee.

19.02.2026, 15:46
Society

In Bishkek, it was proposed to convert old bus stations into parking lots

As part of the Road Council organized by the Bishkek City Hall, one of the participants suggested the idea of transforming old bus stations into parking zones for drivers coming from other cities. The council member emphasized: “When a driver from Ivanovka or Kara-Balta arrives in the capital, they are forced to leave their car at the market or in the city center. We need to create conditions for such vehicles to be parked near the old bus stations, and then people could use public transport to

19.02.2026, 15:45
The Head of the National Oncology Center Discussed Whether the Number of Patients in the Country is Increasing
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The Head of the National Oncology Center Discussed Whether the Number of Patients in the Country is Increasing

Questions of early detection of oncological diseases are becoming increasingly relevant in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by the director of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, Nurbek Bukuev, in the program "Elden Sobol" of the Kabar agency. He noted that overall statistics on the number of patients remain stable. “In 2008, the population of the country was 5 million people, and now it has exceeded 7 million. The increase in the number of patients is related to population

19.02.2026, 15:37
In the Osha City Hall, the third deputy mayor resigned within a day
Politics

In the Osha City Hall, the third deputy mayor resigned within a day

Personnel changes in the Osh City Hall continue following the appointment of a new mayor. The press service of the city hall confirmed the information that the third vice-mayor, Sonunbek Junusbaev, decided to leave his position of his own accord. Photo from the internet Sonunbek Junusbaev held the position of deputy mayor since September 6, 2021. It is worth noting that he became the third vice-mayor to resign in one day: earlier, the first vice-mayor Adilet Sharshenaly uulu and vice-mayor

19.02.2026, 15:37
Drivers fined in Bishkek for exceeding harmful emissions
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Drivers fined in Bishkek for exceeding harmful emissions

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision conducted an inspection aimed at controlling emissions of harmful substances produced by motor vehicles. According to information from the agency, inspectors from the Bishkek Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, in cooperation with officers from the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, carried out a raid to identify vehicles that violate environmental standards.

19.02.2026, 15:34
Vice-Speaker of the Parliament Karim Khandzheza has resigned from his position
Politics

Vice-Speaker of the Parliament Karim Khandzheza has resigned from his position

On February 19, during a parliamentary session, the Vice-Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Karim Khandzheza, announced his decision to resign. According to him, this decision is due to personal circumstances. Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh. Karim Khandzheza The parliamentary group "Mekenchil" proposed the candidacy of Bolot Ibragimov for the vacant position. The Speaker of Parliament instructed the relevant committee to prepare the corresponding decision for a vote by the deputies.

19.02.2026, 15:33
A temporary ban on the export of used catalysts has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan.
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A temporary ban on the export of used catalysts has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan.

The ban is aimed at protecting the health and lives of citizens, as well as safeguarding the environment, including flora and fauna, by reducing air pollution from vehicle exhaust. The catalyst, which is an important part of a vehicle's exhaust system, accounts for about 13% of the total cost of the vehicle. As a result, there has been an increase in cases of theft and voluntary removal of catalysts from cars for subsequent resale, which brings significant profits to the perpetrators.

19.02.2026, 15:31
Global hotel brands are increasingly entering Kyrgyzstan. Which ones and why (let's find out)
Economy

Global hotel brands are increasingly entering Kyrgyzstan. Which ones and why (let's find out)

According to the consulting company Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan, the international hotel market in Central Asia continues to develop, attracting more and more tourists. The expanding geography of travel to this region leads to increased demands for the quality of hotel services. Forecasts indicate that over the next five years, the number of hotel rooms will only increase, with each country developing according to its own scenario. Kyrgyzstan, in particular, is expected to experience

19.02.2026, 15:29
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In 2025, glass container exports from Kyrgyzstan increased by 47%

- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its glass container exports by 47% compared to the previous year. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's report, from January to December 2025, the republic exported 15.2 million units of glass containers worth 3.9 million dollars, significantly exceeding the results of 2024, when 10 million units were exported for 2.7 million dollars.

19.02.2026, 15:26
Health

The medical community is concerned about the detention of the only nephrologist at NCODiM, - deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova expressed concern about the detention of the only nephrologist at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). She noted that the value of the NCMCH lies not only in its material and technical equipment but also in its highly qualified specialists. “I do not seek to influence the course of the investigation; I am simply conveying the concerns of the medical community. I am confident that the

19.02.2026, 15:26
AgroDialogue – 2026. Torobaev awarded champion livestock breeders with cash prizes and certificates
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AgroDialogue – 2026. Torobaev awarded champion livestock breeders with cash prizes and certificates

The second day of the forum "AgroDialogue-2026" is taking place at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported that farmers who have achieved outstanding results in animal husbandry walked the red carpet as part of the event. Minister Bakyt Torobaev personally welcomed the participants and awarded the champions with certificates and cash prizes.

19.02.2026, 15:23
In Bishkek, 127 roads will be built and reconstructed in 2026
Society

In Bishkek, 127 roads will be built and reconstructed in 2026

In 2026, Bishkek will undergo significant changes in road and transport infrastructure. This was announced at an expert meeting with Mayor Aibek Junushaliev by Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, head of the city's transport and road network development department. According to the announced plan, the main focus will be the construction and reconstruction of a total of 127 roads: 12 of them are planned to be built from scratch, while 115 will be updated. Beyshenbaev stated that this volume of work will

19.02.2026, 15:18
"There's No Compromise at the Geneva Talks on Donbas, - Zelensky"
World

"There's No Compromise at the Geneva Talks on Donbas, - Zelensky"

According to Zelensky, the military aspects of the negotiations showed certain progress, especially regarding monitoring compliance with the ceasefire. The president noted that after achieving a truce, there are plans to create a document that will define control mechanisms, and it is expected that the United States will take on a key role in this process. “We are closer to an agreement on the military part than on the political part, as the military are discussing how the ceasefire monitoring

19.02.2026, 15:16