As part of this project, 390,000 smart meters will be installed across the country. The project is being implemented with the support of the World Bank and aims to modernize the energy sector, as reported by the Ministry of Energy.
The first freight train has begun its journey along the corridor China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan — Tajikistan, departing from Lanzhou (China) and heading towards Dushanbe-2, as reported in a press release from the Uzbek joint-stock company "Uztemiryulcontainer". It is worth noting that "Uztemiryulcontainer" plays a key role in the establishment of the joint venture UTK International Logistics in China, which organized this pilot trip, providing a connection between China
The head of Library No. 2 in the village of Kenesh, Mira Emilbekova, was surprised when Ambassador Jumagul Soodanbekov offered to exchange her new book for a cow. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, raids are being conducted to check the pollution levels of vehicles. Medetbek Anarbek uulu, head of the regional department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, reported that the checks are carried out in collaboration with the staff of the State Environmental Protection Service to improve air quality and reduce pollution levels. During the raids, specialists measure the concentration of smoke particles in exhaust gases, focusing mainly on
The Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship of 2026 took place at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek. 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 competition for medals.
On February 18, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, head of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda, held a meeting with a delegation from the European Parliament representing the interests of Central Asia, led by Giusi Princi. The message from the CEC specifies that among the participants of the meeting were the ambassador and head of the European Union delegation in the Kyrgyz Republic, Remi Duflo, as well as deputies from Italy, Finland, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. The
The regular part of the Open Championship of Uzbekistan in hockey has concluded, after which the semifinal pairs became known. In the competition, which featured five teams from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the top four clubs advanced to the semifinals.
At the latest parliamentary session, the deputies gave the green light to a project related to the ratification of an agreement on financing and a grant agreement concerning the first phase of the "One Health" program. This agreement was signed on July 11, 2025, in Bishkek between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development Association/International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing,
In 2026, JSC "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan," as part of the reform conducted by the Ministry of Energy and Digitalization, will install 390,000 "smart" meters across Kyrgyzstan. This project, implemented with the support of the World Bank, aims to modernize the country's energy sector.
Today at a press conference, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Durus Kozyuev announced that the threshold scores for admission to higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan will remain at the level established last year. It should be noted that in 2025, the threshold values were determined as follows:
The new mayor was announced by the head of the cabinet and former mayor Toktorbaev. At a meeting with the staff of the Osh city hall, Zhanara Akayeva was officially introduced, presented by the head of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
According to the National Statistics Committee, in 2025, cement imports in Kyrgyzstan increased by 2.2 times compared to the previous year. The total volume of imported cement amounted to 1.2 million tons, with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan being the main suppliers.
Photo courtesy of the press service of OJSC "NESC". According to the press service of OJSC "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan", 390,000 smart meters will be installed in the republic in 2026. The project is being implemented with the assistance of the World Bank. The distribution of meters by regions and Bishkek will be as follows:
- In 2025, the volume of food production, including beverages and tobacco products, in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 104.7 billion soms at current prices, according to statistical data. Compared to 2024, this figure increased by 18%, as confirmed by official statistical sources.
Bektur Junushaliev, an orchardist from the Panfilov district, has been passionate about apple orchards since his early years. This information was presented at the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, he created an apple orchard and systematically increased his cultivated areas. As a result, he managed to become a champion in apple yield. In addition, the orchardist shared that he is starting to develop
The Kyrgyz team of developers has once again showcased its achievements on the international technology stage, as reported by the High Technology Park (HTP) of Kyrgyzstan. The startup NineNineSix presented an updated version of the Kani TTS2 speech synthesis model, which has already become one of the most sought-after TTS models on the Hugging Face platform—one of the largest collections of artificial intelligence in the world. Kani TTS 2 is the result of the evolution of the team's
At the meeting of the deputies, changes occurred in the leadership of the groups "Ata Jurt" and "Mekenchil." Dastanbek Jumabekov was elected the new leader of the "Ata Jurt" group, as reported by deputy Alisher Kozyuev. Kozyuev noted that Nurlan Azygaliev, who previously headed this group, made the decision to resign from his position. "At our meeting, we unanimously supported the candidacy of Dastan Jumabekov," he emphasized.
[img]""[/img] The Prime Minister emphasized the need to accelerate the execution of tasks The eighth meeting of the commission dealing with debureaucratization was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. As a result of the commission's work, several ministers received verbal warnings for the untimely fulfillment of their duties.
Representatives from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region are preparing a large-scale expansion into the Kyrgyz market. On February 17, 2026, a business meeting was held in the format of "An Hour with the Trade Representative," gathering participants from regional Export Support Centers and the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Kyrgyzstan.
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on municipal property, urban planning, and architecture, the vice-mayor of the city, Azamat Kadyrov, issued a reprimand to Asylbek uulu Bakai, who holds the position of head of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure." This information was announced by deputy Zhanibek Asanbekov. It is worth noting that Bakai himself was not present at the commission meeting.
In the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies supported the bill "On the Ratification of the Extradition Treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia" in the third reading, which was signed on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. According to this document, legal mechanisms will be established for the extradition of individuals who are wanted for prosecution or the enforcement of a sentence. The ratification of this agreement will officially initiate the process of transferring convicted individuals between the
Tehran has announced a temporary closure of the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz due to large-scale military exercises. According to the Associated Press, this is the first time Iran has officially notified the global community of a complete blockade of this key maritime route for live-fire exercises. Previously, Iranian military maneuvers were limited to warnings about potential navigational hazards and did not lead to an official closure of the area.
At an official meeting, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, introduced the new mayor of Osh city – Janar Akayev. He emphasized the importance of the city administration for the socio-economic progress of the city and the improvement of municipal services, as well as the creation of comfortable living conditions for local residents. Adylbek Kasymaliev highlighted the necessity of coordinated and effective work