Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev has addressed a group of 75 prominent public figures in Kyrgyzstan, requesting them to publicly explain their position regarding the initiative for early elections. He emphasized the importance of maintaining political stability and the resilience of the state.
At today's meeting of the Central Election Commission and Referendum, a decision was made to prematurely terminate the powers of Eldar Nurlanovich Suimanov as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. This decision is based on his own statement. The certificate confirming his status as a deputy is now considered invalid.
Today, at its meeting, the members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums will discuss the possibility of early termination of the powers of Eldar Sulaymanov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. Photo from the internet. Eldar Sulaymanov Eldar Sulaymanov, born on July 3, 1985, is the son of Nurlan Sulaymanov, who served as the Minister of Transport and Communications. He represented the political party "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan" in the seventh convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh
Athletes from Kyrgyzstan have completed their competitions at the Winter Olympic Games held in Italy. Two athletes specializing in alpine skiing and cross-country skiing represented the Kyrgyz team. During the opening of the Olympics on February 7, skier Artur Saparbekov carried the flag of Kyrgyzstan. Saparbekov was the first of the Kyrgyz athletes to start on February 10, participating in the sprint race in the classic style. In this discipline, out of 95 registered athletes, 94 took to the
The military court in Baku has sentenced Ruben Vardanyan, the former state minister of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, to 20 years in prison by court decision. Archive photo. Former state minister of Nagorno-Karabakh Ruben Vardanyan received 20 years in prison by the verdict of the military court in Baku 57-year-old Vardanyan, once a Russian billionaire, renounced his Russian citizenship to take a position in the government of the unrecognized Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. After the war, in
- During the board meeting held on February 17, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that in 2025, the Osh region received state assistance amounting to 8 billion 543 million soms, of which 8.1 billion was fully allocated for financing. These funds were directed towards the implementation of 357 projects.
Felix Kulov, who held the position of Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, expressed his opinion on the recent personnel changes initiated by President Sadyr Japarov. He characterized these steps as "difficult but strategically thought-out," aimed at strengthening state power and protecting the Constitution. Photo from the internet. Felix Kulov Kulov noted that the removal of Kamchybek Tashiev from the post of Chairman of the State National Security Committee, as well as the dismissals and
At the 2026 Olympic Games, the Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won gold medals in pairs skating, setting a new world record in the free program with an outstanding score of 158.13 points. Photo Reuters. Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won gold in pairs skating at the 2026 Olympic Games, setting a new world record in the free program This pair surpassed the previous achievement of Russian figure skaters Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Galliamov, who had held the record
According to the president, three incidents that occurred near the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv in July, August, and November 2025 were the reason for his statements. Ilham Aliyev noted that after the first strike, Baku considered it an accident and provided the Russian side with the coordinates of all its diplomatic facilities, including consulates and cultural centers. However, subsequent attacks, in his opinion, indicated "deliberate aggression" against the diplomatic mission. The
In Bishkek, officers from the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs arrested suspects in a robbery attack. On February 15, a woman, a citizen of another country, named A.N., filed a report with the local internal affairs office, informing them about an attack by unknown individuals. On the same day, around 6:30 AM, the perpetrators broke into a dormitory on Jalil Street. Threatening with an object resembling a knife, they stole diamond earrings and a bracelet, after which they
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan continue to be significant trading partners, as stated by the director of the Export Development and Promotion Center "Kyrgyz Export" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Urmat Takirov, in an interview on the radio. According to Takirov, in 2013, the trade turnover between the two countries amounted to 185 million dollars, highlighting the potential for increasing supplies. A key aspect of this process has been the resolution of border issues.
- On the air of the radio, the director of the Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Urmat Takirov, shared that the trading process depends on the characteristics of the product itself. According to him, for products that require temperature control, it is necessary for producers or buyers to have appropriate storage facilities. “Perishable goods, such as sausages and dairy products, have a limited shelf life, so
The Osh city hall officially denied reports of a possible resignation of Jenishbek Toktorbaev. Rumors began to spread actively on social media that Toktorbaev allegedly left his position as mayor of the city.
Today, at a meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC), a decision was made to prematurely revoke the mandate of deputy Eldar Sulaymanov. It is reported that the deputy himself submitted a statement to resign from his powers.
The meeting between the First Deputy Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Matkerimov, and representatives of the German Development Bank (KfW) and the consulting company GITEC-IGIP was dedicated to the implementation of a digital inventory system for medical equipment called SAMEDIS. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. As part of this meeting, 150 printers and 1000 cartridges were handed over to medical institutions, which should help optimize
According to the latest data from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, the number of cases of influenza and ARVI in Kyrgyzstan shows a trend of decline. In the seventh week of 2026 (from February 9 to 15), the country registered 10,576 cases of influenza and acute respiratory infections, which is significantly lower compared to 12,400 cases in the previous week. Of the total number of cases, 70% are children under 14 years old. In Bishkek,
At a meeting held by the First Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Matkerimov, with Indira Moldogazieva from the German Development Bank (KfW) and Kerez Kelishova from the consulting company GITEC-IGIP, issues related to the implementation of the SAMEDIS digital inventory system for medical equipment were discussed. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. During the discussion, the stages of implementing the sectoral program "Healthcare V," funded
Repair and reconstruction work on the streets of Bishkek, which began last year, continues. Abdijapar Kul Zhanbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Road Transport Infrastructure Development of the city administration, shared this information on the air of Birinchi Radio. Zhanbolotov noted that the plan for the reconstruction and construction of roads was successfully completed in 2025, with a total length of 92 kilometers. He also added that some streets will only be
As of December 31, 2025, the net profit of the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 33 billion 13.8 million soms, which is equivalent to approximately 377.3 million US dollars, according to information provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. The total assets of the banking system in 2025 increased by 48.5% compared to December 2024, reaching 1 trillion 211.3 billion soms.
According to White, key aspects of the tournament will be discussed at the meeting with Trump, including the card composition and event logistics. Several teams are working on this event, each proposing their ideas for formats and matchups. “We will present three different options for all aspects of the organization and will see what Trump likes,” White noted at the press conference. He added that this event will be “very cool, unique, and expensive.”
The Ministry of Justice held a series of consultations with diplomatic representatives from the United Kingdom and other countries, as well as with leaders of international financial organizations, during which the prospects for implementing English law and creating an International Dispute Resolution Center in the Special Financial and Investment Zone 'Tamchy' were discussed. During the meeting, attended by Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has initiated an official bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028. This tournament is considered one of the most significant youth competitions in Asia, featuring the 16 best Olympic teams from the continent.
A memorandum on media partnership has been signed in Kyrgyzstan with bloggers to support the tourism sector Bloggers Argen Sigma and Sary Kyz have taken on the task of promoting the tourism opportunities of Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by representatives of the Tourism Development Support Fund.