The special services emphasize their activities in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it was reported that there are information leaks attempting to create the appearance of confrontation between various law enforcement agencies.
Clinton emphasized that during the investigation, all witnesses must provide their testimonies. Moreover, she expressed her willingness, along with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, to give testimony in an open format, stating that they have nothing to hide. “We are ready to testify, but we want to do it publicly. We have repeatedly called for full disclosure of information regarding the Epstein case. We believe that transparency is the best way to clarify the situation,” she noted.
A press conference is scheduled, during which the official will answer journalists' questions. Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who holds the position of mayor of Osh, has decided to resign. This is reported by sources from Vesti.kg.
// Reuters According to the new law, a bipartisan committee of four lawmakers will be formed to gather testimonies from alleged victims of violence and local residents. The ranch is located about 50 kilometers south of New Mexico's capital, Santa Fe. The commission plans to identify the visitors to the ranch and officials who may have been aware of the events or participated in the alleged crimes. Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 in a New York prison, reportedly committed suicide while
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the country's gross domestic product in January 2026 reached 125.7 billion soms, which is 9% higher compared to the same month of the previous year. The GDP growth was driven by increases in the volumes of commodity production, services, and net taxes on products. In particular, the growth rates of commodity production in January increased by 11.8%, services by 8.9%, and net taxes on products rose by 5.4%.
In 2025, the construction of 16 new educational institutions was completed in the Osh region. This was reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Prime Minister, during the opening of one of the schools in the village of Zhylandy, located in the Uzgen district. During his speech, Kasymaliev emphasized that an educated population is the main wealth of any country. He noted: “Today, the management of the world is not carried out through force, but through knowledge. As you know, one of the key areas of
The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic held meetings with representatives of the embassies of the United Kingdom and other countries, as well as with the leadership of international financial organizations regarding the implementation of English law and the establishment of an International Dispute Resolution Center within the framework of the "Tamchy" SFIT. During the meeting, Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov discussed with Nick Boulter, the Ambassador Extraordinary and
The Judicial Panel of the Supreme Court conducted an analysis of the criminal case related to the robbery attack on a family in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. By the decision issued on January 19, 2026, the verdict of the Naryn Regional Court was overturned, while the decision of the Kochkor District Court remained unchanged.
The First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, emphasized in the Aala-Too Live program that the main solution to the problem of pasture degradation is not the increase in livestock numbers, but rather the qualitative improvement of the livestock. This statement was made in the context of the upcoming agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026". According to the Ministry of Agriculture, pasture degradation continues to
- The issue of road passportization remains one of the main problems in the road sector of Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov in an interview on the radio. He noted that in the country, passports are issued even for livestock, yet most roads still do not have technical passports.
A subject Olympiad took place in Manas, as a result of which 36 students received the opportunity to advance to the next stage. This information was confirmed by Nursultan Kasymbaev, the responsible secretary of the educational and methodological office of the city’s education department.
As a result of operational actions by inspectors from the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Jalal-Abad region, a case of illegal hunting was identified. Information about the violation was received from local residents through special communication channels, which served as the basis for conducting a raid, as well as for contacting the Toktogul District Police Department to identify the offenders. During the raid, it was revealed that residents of the village of Kara-Zhyjach, located in the
Traffic has been temporarily halted at the Sosnovka and Aral checkpoints, and work is underway to eliminate the consequences. On February 17 at 12:10, snow avalanches were recorded at two sections of the Chychkan gorge, located on the Bishkek–Osh highway. This led to the temporary blockage of the Sosnovka and Aral border crossings for all vehicles.
The Kadamjay District Court changed the preventive measure for 47-year-old local resident K.M., who was detained as part of a criminal case regarding the possession of a narcotic substance. A criminal case was initiated under Article 283 ("Illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogs without the purpose of sale") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the military prosecutor's office, together with the main investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has initiated a series of investigative and operational activities concerning some former employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). These actions are related to suspicions of abuse of official powers, as reported by the press center of the state committee. According to the provided data, all activities were conducted in full
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed a decree appointing Akyilbek Namazov to the position of Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In this regard, Timur Shabdanbekov has been relieved of his duties. Thus, changes have occurred in the leadership of the agency.
Price tags and accompanying documents are being checked In Bishkek, raids have begun to monitor prices on meat and other essential goods. This was reported by the city administration.
The current situation on the road section requires special attention. Avalanche clearing is being carried out by road maintenance enterprise No. 23. Specialized equipment is involved, and the process is ongoing actively. The Ministry of Transport promises to provide additional information later.
On February 17, members of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the statement submitted by Eldar Sulaymanov, a deputy from electoral district No. 5, regarding his resignation at his own request. It was previously reported that he had already sent this statement to the Central Election Commission. The commission members unanimously supported his request. Sulaymanov served as a deputy of the VIII convocation for only two months. According to the election results, the
- The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has amended the resolution dated November 26, 2024, No. 714, related to the transfer of land plots for an investment project aimed at constructing business centers, a hotel, social facilities, and areas for free access in Bishkek. According to the updated version of the document, the project will be implemented by the company LLC "RCA Living" on land plots located on Termchikova Street in Bishkek.
This initiative is related to allegations of domestic violence On February 17, members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic plan to consider the issue of depriving the mandate of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Eldar Sulaymanov. It should be noted that in January, the deputy's name became a topic of discussion in the media and social networks after statements from his ex-wife, Asel Azamatova. She claimed that she was subjected to domestic
- Former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov stated on the radio station that the country's road infrastructure does not meet modern requirements for axle load and standards adopted in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to him, at the time of Kyrgyzstan's accession to the EEU, all participants agreed to align their national standards with the common norms of the union, including the axle load of vehicles. Kalilov also reminded that 15 years ago there were no
The consulting company Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan conducted a study of the international hotel market in Central Asia and concluded that this region is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists. The number of people wishing to visit the Central Asian countries is growing, which in turn leads to higher demands for the quality of hotel services. According to forecasts, the number of hotel rooms will increase over the next five years. However, each country will develop at its own
Since the opening of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, 7–8 months have passed, and during this time, trade turnover between the countries has reached an impressive $30–36 million. This was reported by the director of the Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Urmat Takirov, during a radio broadcast. As Takirov explained, the resumption of trade relations became possible thanks to mutual state visits by