For delays in pensions, scholarships, and benefits, it is proposed to require the payment of penalties

At the meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, crime fighting, and anti-corruption in the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed amendments to several laws. According to the draft law developed by the cabinet of ministers, if pension, scholarship, or benefit payments are delayed for more than five days, a penalty of 0.15% of the debt amount will be charged for each day of delay.

Bishkek Mayor: There is no critical air situation in the city, smog is decreasing

At a meeting of the Environmental Council, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, shared his views on air quality in Bishkek. He noted that despite some claims from certain bloggers, there is no critical situation with air quality in the city. Photo 24.kg. Aibek Junushaliev commented on the environmental situation in Bishkek The mayor also cited data from international rankings, according to which Bishkek does not hold high positions in terms of air pollution levels. “For example, the

This year, 50,000 trees are planned to be planted in Bishkek.

On February 17, public hearings were held at the eco-technological plant in Bishkek, which processes municipal waste for electricity production. The event was organized by the eco-council and focused on issues related to improving air quality in the city. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, representatives of the city administration, deputies of the Bishkek City Council, and activists.

Drunken Fight in Petrovka Ended in Stabbing. Two Suspects Detained

In the Chui region, police detained two young men who were involved in a knife fight. According to information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the incident occurred on February 14, 2026, around 00:30. Three men, being in a state of intoxication, arrived from Bishkek to the village of Petrovka. On Frunze Street, they encountered a citizen named A.E. and his friends. As a result of a verbal dispute, a physical altercation ensued. One of the participants, T.M.,

Italy has included Kyrgyzstan in the list of priority countries

Recently, a meeting took place to discuss issues related to expanding investment and trade cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Italy. The event was attended by Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, the Deputy Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan, and a representative of the Agency for the Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Companies.

"There can be no untouchables in government agencies," - GKNB on the detentions of former national security employees

In accordance with the instructions of President Sadyr Japarov, the Military Prosecutor's Office, together with the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has initiated a series of investigative and operational actions concerning a number of former employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), who are suspected of exceeding their official powers during their tenure. As reported by the GKNB press service on February 17, all actions are being carried out

In the Chychkan Gorge, snow avalanches occurred in two areas, road access is closed

Today, at 12:10, two snow avalanches occurred in the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek–Osh highway. This information was provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the agency, the Bishkek–Osh road is currently closed to all vehicles at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral".

The GKNB commented on the detentions and checks of employees removed from their posts.

According to reports from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), investigations into certain former employees of the agency, suspected of exceeding their official powers during their tenure, are being conducted jointly with the Military Prosecutor's Office and the Main Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the request of President Sadyr Japarov. The agency emphasized that all activities were carried out in

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic will expand the list of narcotic and psychotropic substances subject to control

The development of the document is aimed at ensuring compliance with both local and international legislation

In the Toktogul District, a case of illegal trapping of chukars has been identified.

Unjustified Business Inspections in Osh Will Be Strictly Punished

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, expressed dissatisfaction with the practice of inspecting entrepreneurs during a meeting of the Osh city administration. He emphasized that businesses should not face illegal inspections that create obstacles to their activities. According to the head of the cabinet, strict measures will be taken in case such instances are discovered.

Imports of Korean Cars to Kyrgyzstan Decreased by 0.3% in January

- In early 2026, the volume of imports of Korean cars to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, as reported by the Customs Service of the Republic of Korea. The total import value amounted to $94.8 million, which is the lowest figure since March 2024. It is also worth noting that January 2025 recorded a similarly low level of imports.

A new school building for 275 students has opened in the Uzgen district.

During a working visit to the Osh region, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the opening of a new school building in the village of Zhyaldy in the Uzgen district. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, the new school is designed for 275 students and is equipped with modern classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, and all necessary infrastructure.

The Constitutional Court is considering the issue of the term of office of President Sadyr Japarov.

The consideration was initiated by the president Deputy Aliyev reported on his Facebook that the Constitutional Court is discussing the issue concerning the term of office of the current president, Sadyr Japarov.

In the KR, the procedure for obtaining state support for seed-growing farms has been simplified

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has made changes to the existing decree regarding the process of providing state subsidies for seed production enterprises. According to the new provisions, the list of necessary documents that agricultural producers must submit to obtain subsidized seeds and state support has been clarified. The application is submitted to the district agricultural development office, where contact details must be provided.

In Kyrgyzstan, 11 more Rest Points are planned to be built by 2030.

In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to build 11 new Rest Points by 2030, as stated by Erdenet Kasymov, the director of the Department of Tourism, in the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency. Currently, there are 18 Rest Points operating in the country that provide services to vacationers, as well as 5 tourist information centers, all of which are located in the Issyk-Kul region. In the near future, three new information centers are planned to be established in other

Two players from the Kyrgyzstan national team will play in the Kazakhstan championship

Two players from the Kyrgyzstan national team will participate in the Kazakhstan Volleyball Championship. According to information provided by the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan to the Sport AKIpress agency, Zhantemir Zheenbek uulu and Omurbek Junusov will represent the club "Taraz".

The rise in tariffs and prices for products continued in 2026. What has already become more expensive

Photo 24.kg. The measures taken by the authorities are unable to stop inflation in Kyrgyzstan According to the National Statistical Committee, in January 2026, consumer prices in Kyrgyzstan increased by 0.8% compared to December 2025. Over the year, the increase was 9.5%. Since the beginning of the year, the following price increases have been observed: food and non-alcoholic beverages — by 1%; alcohol and tobacco products — by 0.8%; tariffs for services to the population — by 0.7%; non-food

The table tennis championship among youth took place in Karakol

In Karakol, at the physical culture and health complex, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in table tennis for youth in the categories U-11, U-15, and U-19 took place. About 250 young athletes from the capital and various regions participated in the competition: Bishkek, Chui, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, Talas, Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad regions. The main goal of the tournament was to form the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in table tennis. According to the Issyk-Kul regional department of

Kadamjay: 4 Citizens Fined at the "Dugoba" Climbing Base for Violating Public Order

At the climbing base "Dugoba" in the Kadamjay district, four citizens were fined for violating public order. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the department, employees of the Kadamjay district internal affairs department held a meeting with local residents who were at the tourist site "Dugoba," located 40 kilometers from the center of the district. The event was organized as part of the

Mayor of Bishkek: New plant processes 1,200 tons of waste per day

A meeting of the Environmental Council was held at the sanitary landfill site in Bishkek, organized in the format of public hearings. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, and heads of local administrations, discussing the operation of a new eco-technological plant that processes solid household waste into electricity. Photo 24.kg. Waste processing plant The mayor emphasized that the decision to hold the meeting at the plant's location was made so that

Timur Shabdanbekov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security.

President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree relieving Timur Shabdanbekov from his position as Deputy Chairman of the GKNB. Akyilbek Namazov has been appointed to take his place.

In At-Bashy, the "Illegal" raid took place. Foreigners were checked.

In the Naryn region, specifically in the At-Bashy district, a raid event named "Illegal" took place, as reported by the regional internal affairs department. According to information from the police, during the raid, checks were conducted on foreign citizens working in the area. Law enforcement officers carefully examined the migrants' documents and ensured the legality of their stay in Kyrgyzstan. In addition to checking documents, explanatory work was carried out with foreign

Who became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in jiu-jitsu? Results

On February 15, the Kyrgyzstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 took place in Bishkek. More than 120 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the competition, fighting for 7 sets of medals.