Aibek Mamyraliyev has been appointed as the chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, as reported by the press service of the agency. He replaces Jenal Orozbaev, who previously held this position and was a classmate of Kamchybek Tashiev.
A fire incident occurred at the market in Talas. According to preliminary information, the fire broke out on February 18 at around 09:15 in the market area on Manas Street. A two-story commercial building is ablaze.
The department is confident that the breaks for schoolchildren are distributed fairly. The Ministry of Education commented on parents' dissatisfaction regarding the reduction of spring break to one working day — Friday, March 6. The department explained that the breaks and academic quarters are organized in accordance with the new norms of the Labor Code and the upcoming holidays in 2026.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic draws the attention of taxpayers owning taxable real estate to the necessity of verifying the information specified in the title documents against the data provided by the state registration authorities.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service According to the press service of the city hall, the supply of cold water to the residential complexes "Kalyis-Ordo" and "Muras-Ordo" will be stopped on February 19 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. During the water shutdown, residents as well as institutions such as schools, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial establishments will not be able to use the resource.
In Balıkçı, the missing 63-year-old Myktybek Semeev has been found. According to his relative Emir Medetov, the man was discovered on February 17, 2026, in the evening. His condition is assessed as satisfactory, but he had not eaten, which led to his weakness.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in the incidence of syphilis, brucellosis, and influenza in 2025. The Deputy Minister of Health and Chief Sanitary Doctor of the country, Ryspek Sydygaliev, announced this data on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to him, in 2025, the republic registered 491,516 cases of infectious diseases, which is 36.3 percent more compared to 360,536 cases in 2024.
Photo from the internet. The Kazakh tenge continues to strengthen against the som Against the backdrop of the tenge's strengthening, the official exchange rates of the Kazakh currency, the Chinese yuan, and the Russian ruble have increased relative to the som. At the same time, there is a decrease in the euro exchange rate, while the US dollar remains stable. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
At a meeting with archaeologists led by Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, issues related to the quality execution of archaeological research and the protection of historical and cultural heritage amidst active construction were discussed. The Minister emphasized the importance of coordinating efforts to expedite research, especially in the context of increasing construction activities, and proposed selecting one district from each region
In the Ak-Turpak rural area, located in the Kadamjay district, an exhibition of breeding livestock was held, organized by the district agricultural development management. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this event. Farmers engaged in breeding livestock, private owners, veterinarians, and representatives of artificial insemination points were present at the exhibition.
Tomorrow, the first day of Ramadan will begin in most countries. The first day of Ramadan is expected to be on February 19, as reported by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan.
A new trailer for the film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" has appeared on the internet, which is a continuation of the well-known series on the Disney+ platform in the Star Wars universe. The plot of the film will focus on the thrilling adventures of the Mandalorian Din Djarin and his little friend Grogu. Photo from the internet Pedro Pascal has returned to his role, and the film also features Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White, who voiced Jabba the Hutt's son. The project is
During a raid conducted on October 29, 2025, by the officers of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District in cooperation with members of the public organization "Kalinin Interdistrict Society of Hunters and Fishermen," citizens suspected of poaching were detained, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. Firearms were found in the possession of the detainees, for which the necessary permits were absent.
The served individuals include: • 3,819 lonely elderly citizens;
On February 17, 2026, a presentation of the new chairman, Aibek Mamyraliev, took place at the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Benazir Nurlanova, introduced the staff to the new leader. During her speech, she highlighted the main tasks of the agency, including the development of a competitive environment, protection of consumer rights, and monitoring compliance with antimonopoly legislation.
In the Batken region, in the village of Chet-Kyzyl, located in the Karabak rural district, a new kindergarten has been opened. The institution is designed for 25 children and was built with a budget of 7.5 million soms.
Kyrgyzstan and China are entering a new stage of deepening their strategic partnership aimed at the comprehensive development of trade and economic relations. The main impetus for this was the state visit of President Sadyr Japarov to China in February 2025. During this visit, more than 20 bilateral agreements were signed. The focus of cooperation is on the qualitative renewal of logistics routes and the removal of barriers to mutual trade. As part of the SCO summit, which will take place in
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev reported on his recent meeting with President Sadyr Japarov, during which the strategy for parliamentary development over the next five years was discussed. According to him, the focus was on reforms primarily related to the digitalization of processes. The president noted that the implementation of digital technologies allows management decisions to be made 10 to 20 times faster, significantly improving work efficiency and helping
In Bishkek, the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chyngyz Aitmatov announced its program for March 2026. At the beginning of spring, audiences will be able to enjoy performances such as "Viy," "The Master and Margarita," "Three Sisters," "King. Queen. Jack." and "The Speckled Dog Running Along the Edge of the Sea," as well as other interesting productions.
According to specialists, "the Sun is demonstrating unusual behavior": - short solitary flares are observed, followed by silence,
On February 14, an attempt to illegally drive cattle across the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan was stopped. This information was received from the State Border Service. According to reports, the incident occurred in the Leylek area, in the "Tajik Nasos" region, near the border. The border patrol detained a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, N.E.M., born in 1988.
A series of reforms is planned in the Jogorku Kenesh. This was announced by Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev at a meeting held on February 18. According to him, he discussed the work plans for the upcoming five years with President Sadyr Japarov.
Employees of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, together with their colleagues from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, conducted a special operation during which the activities of an international criminal group engaged in smuggling large volumes of drugs from Afghanistan through the territory of Kyrgyzstan into Uzbekistan were stopped. In February, in the territory of Boston in the Andijan region, law enforcement agencies detained four citizens of
According to Bloomberg, the European Union is facing resistance from several countries in its attempt to impose new sanctions against Russia concerning foreign ports and banks involved in the sale of Russian oil. This could weaken the effectiveness of the new sanctions package that is planned to be implemented. Sources from the publication report a cautious reaction from countries such as Italy, Greece, Hungary, and Malta regarding Brussels' plans. Italy and Spain have expressed