Chyngyz Eshimbekov. Photo by kabar.kg. The appointment of Eshimbekov became known through the press service of the office of President Sadyr Japarov. He replaces Bolotbek Borbiev, who left the position of General Consul in Chicago in October 2025. Previously, Chyngyz Eshimbekov served as the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar from 2019 to 2023.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 18, Bektur Zulpiev, the new representative of the president and government, nominated Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security. Deputy Yrysbek Atazhanov proposed to approve the nomination without discussion, pointing out the significant amount of work awaiting the new chairman of the SCNS.
Shia LaBeouf, star of films such as "Transformers," "The Peanut Butter Falcon," and "Nymphomaniac," was detained in New Orleans after allegedly hitting two men in the vicinity of a venue on Royal Street during the Maslenitsa celebration, according to police. This was reported by the "Russian Service of the BBC." According to local police, the 39-year-old actor was thrown out of a bar for his aggressive behavior.
In the Alai district of the Osh region, the main street of the city of Gülчө [Gulcha] will be renovated and expanded to four lanes. This was reported by Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev. He noted that an assessment of the road conditions was conducted in preparation for the expansion.
A fire incident occurred at the tea house "Sezim," located in the central market on Sarygulov Street in Talas. This was reported by citizen G. Akimbaeva. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fire and rescue team from the city of Talas arrived at the scene at 09:08, reaching the location within three minutes. The fire was localized by 09:21, and complete extinguishment was finished by 09:51.
On February 3, a bird was spotted in Kara-Balta that usually returns to the region only in May, reports Turmush correspondent. According to local resident Aizhan Atakeeva, she saw a hoopoe near the melted snowdrifts. The bird appeared active and quickly moved from one place to another when she tried to approach it. "How could it end up in the Chui region in February?" Aizhan wonders.
Turmush — The situation with domestic violence in the Naryn region remains critical, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At a recent collegial meeting held in the region, the results for 2025 were summarized, where one of the key topics was the discussion of the problem of domestic violence.
- In the Chui region, the volume of industrial production amounted to 355 billion 818 million soms. This was reported on February 18 at a meeting of the board dedicated to the socio-economic development of the Chui region for 2026 by the first deputy representative of the president in the Chui region, Sanjar Zhantaev. According to him, the index of physical volume of production compared to the results of 2024 was 110%, which means an increase in production by 100 billion 243 million soms.
What changes await this area: residential complexes or underground parking lots? Work on filling the quarry in the 12th microdistrict of Bishkek continues, as reported by local residents to Vesti.kg.
We regret to announce the passing of Georgy Shevchenko, a Master of Sports of the USSR and an outstanding veteran of Kyrgyz football, who died at the age of 85. Georgy Shevchenko will hold a special place in the history of Kyrgyz football as one of the brightest players of the legendary team "Alga" during its peak period. He joined "Alga" in 1965 at the invitation of head coach Nikolai Samarin and played for the club until 1971, when the team achieved significant success.
On February 18, at the "Agrodialog–2026" forum organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the achievements of outstanding farmers were showcased. During the event, two representatives from the agricultural sector in the Chui region were awarded the title of "champions" in crop production.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 18, Erlan Kokulov expressed the opinion that the selection of some committee leaders and vice-speakers is unfair. He noted that such a situation has arisen in the parliament due to the existence of unwritten norms. Kokulov called for the need to reconsider these appointments, pointing out that "perhaps we can achieve justice, as we now have the opportunity to do so." He emphasized that among the committee chairs, leaders of deputy
- During his speech, Ismanali Joroev noted that private auditors can only provide advisory conclusions, which do not carry the same weight as documents issued by the Accounts Chamber. According to the deputy, entrepreneurs in the country are expressing dissatisfaction due to this practice.
At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies unanimously approved the appointments of three new ministers without any discussion or questions to the candidates. As a result of the voting, the following candidates were confirmed:
- At the "Agrodialog" forum, which took place on February 18, university student Asema Azamatova shared data on the potential yield of okra in Kyrgyzstan. She noted that with careful selection of variety and adherence to agronomic conditions, it is possible to obtain up to 800 kg of okra from a plot of 10 ares. Azamatova emphasized that okra is a promising crop due to its high nutritional value and stable demand in international markets.
Route No. 71 connects Bishkek with the village of Sadovoe, which has recently become part of the capital. This bus plays an important role for local residents, but its final stop is in a deplorable state. Over the past week, the bus got stuck in the mud at the terminal and remained there for more than two hours, according to eyewitnesses. Correspondents from Kaktus.media visited the final stop of the 71st bus, but getting there proved to be difficult. We spent about 45 minutes waiting at the
Sydyk Duyshenbiev, better known as Pito, has been detained and is now in pre-trial detention until April 15, 2026. According to the press service of the Pervomaisky Court, he has been charged under the article "Corruption". “A preventive measure in the form of detention until April 15, 2026, has been applied to the suspect, who is accused of committing a crime under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,” the press service noted. It was previously reported that
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the establishment of funds is planned in five cities and rural areas to support local community initiatives. According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, an agreement on cooperation has been signed with several non-profit organizations, including the Public Fund "Civic Participation," the Center "Interbilim Osh," and "Youth of Osh." This initiative aims to implement a pilot project that will create
Photo from the archive. Gulzat Isamatova — Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova, who holds the position of Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic, gave her first significant interview to the publication 24.kg, in which she highlighted the key directions of the upcoming reforms. — Gulzat Tynibekovna, it must be acknowledged that for many you remain a mystery. Your name is not so widely known that even in our editorial
Chyngyz Eshimbekov has been appointed as the Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago, located in the USA. This decree was signed by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place in Italy, Kyrgyz skier Timur Shakirov was unable to complete his run in the slalom.
The situation in healthcare is indeed concerning, the deputy emphasized at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She spoke about how patients in need of blood transfusions are forced to rely on their relatives, who must personally transport blood from the Blood Center and undergo compatibility tests at private clinics. According to Sadyrbaeva, this delays the process, especially in emergency cases, which can lead to tragic consequences. "How is this possible? Time is being wasted, and
During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 18, 2026, Deputy Bolotbek Borbieyev raised the issue of the difficult financial situation of employees at the ferroalloy plant located in Tash-Kumyr. He noted that the workers of the enterprise are still without salaries. According to him, the plant has long been declared bankrupt; however, this does not relieve the management of responsibility towards its employees, whose earned wages remain unpaid. The deputy emphasized that
At today's parliamentary session, Deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu raised the issue of the safety of water bodies in the "Muras-Ordo" area of Bishkek, where eight children have already drowned. He called for urgent measures to prevent further tragedies. According to the parliamentarian, there are 18 artificial water bodies in the vicinity of "Muras-Ordo," which pose a significant threat to local residents.