- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, 2026, Deputy Erkinbek Isenaliev made a request to impose a ban on the use of feed produced outside the country. He noted that this issue raises significant concern among fishery managers.
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan national volleyball team, Onolbek Kanybek uulu, continues his performances in the Lebanese championship. He represents the team Hboub, which competes in the top division.
This decision was a consequence of the early termination of the powers of Janarbek Akayev, who now holds the position of mayor of the city of Osh.
The second day of the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum continues at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. Today, 20 leading farmers in the field of livestock farming are sharing their successes and experiences. The focus is on the following areas: meat and dairy livestock; breeding of horses and mules; sheep farming; poultry and fish farming; beekeeping and feed production. Forum participants note that the exchange of experiences provides a unique opportunity to learn new effective
Research conducted by the consulting company Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan shows that Central Asia is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists. With the growing interest in this region, the demand for quality hotel services is also rising. It is forecasted that in the next five years, the number of hotel rooms will increase, with Kyrgyzstan demonstrating the highest growth rate among the countries in the region.
On February 19, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported an increasing number of proposals from interested parties to create an interagency commission that would review criminal cases investigated by the agency over the past five years. In the SCNS, it was emphasized that there is an established procedure regulated by law. Representatives of the agency reminded that according to the Constitution, all state power is based on the principle of separation of
The Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" plans to install 390 thousand "smart" meters for the population in 2026 across the country. This project, implemented with the support of the World Bank, aims to modernize Kyrgyzstan's energy infrastructure.
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of schoolchildren (aged 7 to 17) in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan who decide to observe the fast of Orozо. However, specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic warn about the potential risks of this practice based on the results of scientific research: Impact on health:
The operation was conducted in the Chui region Employees of the tax service stopped the illegal transportation of tobacco products in the village of Birlik, located in the Issyk-Ata district. This was reported in a press release from the agency.
The committee emphasized the importance of judicial and prosecutorial authority In response to the initiative of former parliamentarian Iskhak Masaliev to review criminal cases, the GKNB expressed its opinion. The committee emphasized that only courts have the right to verify and overturn sentences, while the decisions of investigators can only be reviewed by the prosecutor's office.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) responded to the proposal to create an interdepartmental commission to review criminal cases that have been investigated over the past five years. In an official comment, it is emphasized that there is a legally established procedure for such actions. According to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, state power is based on the principle of separation of functions and powers of government bodies. As stated in the criminal procedure
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This appointment marks an important step in the personnel changes in the country.
- On February 19, 2026, a bill was adopted "On the Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and the Grant Agreement for the 'Phase 1 for the Kyrgyz Republic' Project under the 'One Health' Program" This project aims to prevent pandemics, ensure the resilience of food systems, and preserve the health of ecosystems in Central Asia. The agreement was signed on July 11, 2025, in Bishkek between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development
The Russian party "Yabloko" has officially announced its intentions to hold a mass rally aimed at defending the messenger Telegram and the citizens' right to free access to information. The notification was submitted to the Moscow city hall by the party chairman Nikolai Rybakov, federal committee member Ivan Bolshakov, and the head of the Moscow branch Kirill Goncharov.
Police officers in the Chui region reported the detention of a suspect in the illegal acquisition of a large sum of money. The information was provided by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reports the detention of a suspect in the commission of this crime. The incident took place on January 24 in the village of Sretinka, located in the Moscow District. Around three o'clock in the afternoon, the perpetrator, having entered through a window, stole 425,000 soms from the accounting office of a farming enterprise.
Janar Akaev, the new mayor of Osh, announced his intentions to continue working on major projects initiated by his predecessor. In his statement on February 19, 2026, Akaev noted that he enthusiastically took on his new responsibilities. “We plan to be open to citizens, journalists, and bloggers. Transparency and accessibility are our priorities. When I was entrusted with this position, I immediately agreed, as Osh is my hometown where I spent my student years. I understand the responsibility I
After Janar Akayev left the parliament, his seat in the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 8 was taken by Talaybek Sarybashov. In the elections, he received nearly 9,000 votes, which accounted for 6.18% of the total votes. This decision was made by the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan at the final meeting. Recall that on February 18, Janar Akayev was appointed mayor of the city of Osh by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov. Talaybek Sarybashov was born on September 11, 1971, in the
- On February 18, it became known about the appointment of Nurbek Talaï uulu as the head of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Capital Construction under the Ministry of Construction. This decision was made by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. Previously, this position was held by Talaybek Uzenbaev.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) expressed its position regarding proposals to form an interdepartmental commission that could review criminal cases investigated over the past five years. Committee specialists emphasized that current legislation clearly regulates the procedure for checking and reviewing criminal cases. According to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the principles of separation of powers imply a clear delineation of authority among various government
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service On the territory of the Atatürk park, located at Maldybaeva, 159 in the October district of Bishkek, a capital structure built without permission was demolished. The press service of the capital's city hall reported this. The interdepartmental working commission established that the necessary permits for construction work in this area had not been obtained. In connection with the identified violations of legislation, the competent
Currently, one of the key tasks for the country is the creation of processing enterprises, logistics centers, warehouses, and refrigeration facilities, which will ensure proper conditions for storing agricultural products. This was reported on February 18 at the "Agrodialog" forum by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev. As the minister noted, farmers are actively engaged in growing and harvesting crops but face a lack of appropriate storage conditions.
Today, February 19, at around 10:30, a collision occurred at the intersection of Kyivskaya and Togolok Moldо between a bus and a Hyundai Sonata. This information was provided by witnesses in a conversation with Kaktus.media. Currently, the traffic police have not arrived at the scene of the incident. Information about the injured is still unavailable. According to preliminary data, the bus left the roadway and collided with a pole, while the Sonata sustained significant damage.
In the Oktyabrsky district, on the territory of the Mustafa Kemal Atatürk park, a capital structure that was being built without the necessary permits was demolished. According to information provided by the city administration, an interdepartmental working commission concluded that there was no necessary documentation for conducting construction work on this site.