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Defects on the repaired roads of Bishkek will be addressed by contractors
Society / Exclusive

Defects on the repaired roads of Bishkek will be addressed by contractors

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, contractors will be responsible for eliminating defects on recently repaired roads. This was stated by Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the City Hall, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. “There is a certain nuance. We often discuss that contractors are to blame for the problems that arise. Indeed, their fault is present. Our contracts clearly state that any

17.02.2026, 11:40
150 Printers and 1,000 Cartridges Transferred to Hospitals in Kyrgyzstan
Politics

150 Printers and 1,000 Cartridges Transferred to Hospitals in Kyrgyzstan

The meeting held today by the First Deputy Minister of Health, Aibek Matkerimov, brought together representatives from the German Development Bank (KfW) and the company GITEC-IGIP. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Health During this meeting, 150 printers and 1,000 cartridges were handed over, which will be used for the digital accounting of medical equipment. These devices will help optimize workflows and support

17.02.2026, 11:39
Kyrgyzstan and the Spanish Company Discussed Joint Projects
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and the Spanish Company Discussed Joint Projects

Recently, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic with a delegation from the Spanish company Solartec World Company S.L. The discussion focused on potential investment projects in the country, as reported by the agency's press service.

17.02.2026, 11:38
The City Hall handed over new equipment to the capital's Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Society / Exclusive

The City Hall handed over new equipment to the capital's Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, presented new equipment and special means for the needs of the capital's Emergency Situations Ministry. Among those present at the event were the Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Akylbek Mazaripov, the head of the Bishkek Emergency Situations Department Usun uulu Akzhol, as well as the head of the Sverdlovsk District Mederbek Amangeldiev and employees of the capital's Emergency Situations Ministry.

17.02.2026, 11:37
In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security detained three police officers
Incidents

In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security detained three police officers

In Bishkek, as a result of investigative actions, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained three representatives of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. These police officers are suspected of negligence related to the performance of their official duties, as well as forgery of official documents. According to information from the special services, the detainees are junior lieutenant A. u. K., police lieutenant K. A. T., and

17.02.2026, 11:36
In Chuy Region, a man beat a woman to death: the suspect has been detained
Incidents

In Chuy Region, a man beat a woman to death: the suspect has been detained

In the Moscow district of Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained a man suspected of murdering a 65-year-old woman. This information was provided by the press service of the regional police department. According to the police, on February 13, 2026, at 12:16 PM, information was received at the Moscow district police department that the body of a woman had been found in one of the houses on Krupskaya Street in the village of Belovodskoye. Photo by the police department The

17.02.2026, 11:35
The Ministry of Health launches a digital system for accounting medical equipment
Health / Exclusive

The Ministry of Health launches a digital system for accounting medical equipment

Vice Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov held a meeting with the representative of the German Development Bank (KfW) Indira Moldogazieva and the project manager from the consulting company GITEC-IGIP Kerez Kelishova. The main topic of discussion was the implementation of a digital accounting system for medical equipment, known as SAMEDIS. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, the meeting reviewed current achievements within the framework of the sectoral program

17.02.2026, 11:32
Exclusive

The Housing Committee heard information on the condition of roads and internal roads in Kyrgyzstan.

- During the meeting held on February 17, the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction heard a report on the condition of roads under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Issues related to the implementation of laws concerning the reconstruction and construction of highways were also discussed. First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev presented the information.

17.02.2026, 11:31
The Ministry of Transport plans to asphalt 457 km of roads in 2026.
Economy / Exclusive

The Ministry of Transport plans to asphalt 457 km of roads in 2026.

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction, the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliyev announced plans for 2026. According to him, the total budget for road construction will amount to 39 billion 111 million soms. Of this amount, 1.5 billion soms will be allocated for the internal roads of Karakol from the stabilization fund. Additionally, within the framework of capital investments, 20 billion

17.02.2026, 11:28
In the Moscow District, suspects in a stabbing incident were detained
Incidents

In the Moscow District, suspects in a stabbing incident were detained

Two men have become suspects in a case of knife wounding in the Chui region. According to the regional police department, the incident occurred on February 14 at around 00:30 in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district. Citizens T.M., T.J., and K.K. arrived from Bishkek in a state of alcohol intoxication. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his friends, which led to a verbal altercation and then a fight.

17.02.2026, 11:28
Economy

Bakyt Torobaev checked the preparations for spring fieldwork in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region.

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, a meeting was held as part of the preparations for the spring fieldwork, attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Töröbaev. Also participating in the discussion were employees of local ministry departments, the district akim, as well as Amankan Kenjebayev, the presidential representative in the Osh region, and heads of all rural districts, including the

17.02.2026, 11:26
The City Hall presented sketches of the cultural center at the site of the "Chatyr-Kul" cinema.
Society / Exclusive

The City Hall presented sketches of the cultural center at the site of the "Chatyr-Kul" cinema.

The city administration has presented a sketch project for a new cultural center, which is planned to be built on the site of the old 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema. According to the press service of the city administration, the project has been developed to create a modern cultural space. Currently, the capital construction management has already set up a fence around the site, and work is underway to demolish the existing building.

17.02.2026, 11:25
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan is considering the establishment of an International Dispute Resolution Center for the special zone "Tamchy"

- The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan held discussions with representatives of the embassies of the United Kingdom and other countries, as well as with the leadership of international financial organizations regarding the operation of the Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) "Tamchy". During the meetings, the implementation of English law and the possibility of establishing an International Dispute Resolution Centre within this zone were discussed. Justice Minister Ayaz

17.02.2026, 11:23
Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department of Bishkek detained on suspicion of document forgery
Incidents

Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department of Bishkek detained on suspicion of document forgery

According to information provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), the detention took place in Bishkek. The police officers are suspected of forging official documents, which has led to the initiation of a criminal case under articles related to concealing crimes and official negligence. As a result of operational actions, three employees of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs were detained: junior lieutenant A. uulu K., lieutenant K.

17.02.2026, 11:23
New Deputies Appointed in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Education / Exclusive

New Deputies Appointed in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

There have been personnel changes in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education: Gulnura Zhekshenbaevna Mamyrova has been appointed as the first deputy minister. This became known through information provided by the department, where she was introduced by Zhiparisa Rysbekova, head of the social department of the administration for preparing decisions for the president and the cabinet of ministers. Additionally, the new deputy minister — Durus Isakbaevich Kozyuev — was also introduced to the

17.02.2026, 11:22
Incidents

16-year-old teenager dies after falling from a horse

A tragedy occurred in the Kara-Sui region: a teenager who fell from a horse died in the hospital, as reported by information sources. This information was confirmed by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region.

17.02.2026, 11:22
Incidents

The FSB detained employees of the Sverdlovsk District Interior Ministry.

On February 17, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects involved in document forgery. As part of a criminal case under Article 379, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which concerns "Forgery of documents to conceal another crime or facilitate its commission," three inspectors from the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department were detained: Junior Lieutenant A.u.K.,

17.02.2026, 11:21
The Ministry of Transport will build an underground crossing at the 28th km of the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway
Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Transport will build an underground crossing at the 28th km of the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway

During the meeting of the committee on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bakyt Chomoev raised the issue of the need to create an underground pedestrian crossing on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road. He noted that there is a school in the area, and due to the intense traffic, cases of accidents involving students have increased. In response, the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev

17.02.2026, 11:20
Incidents

Snow masses covered special equipment with a driver in Kara-Kuldja. Video

In the Kara-Kulja area of the Osh region, on February 16, an incident occurred on the 101 km of the Myrza-Ake—Kara-Kulja—Alayku road, where a snow mass covered a driver. The incident took place between 16:00 and 17:00, when an employee of road maintenance No. 26 was performing his duties and ended up under the snow along with the equipment.

17.02.2026, 11:19
The application process for the "Women in Business" mentoring program has begun.
Economy

The application process for the "Women in Business" mentoring program has begun.

In Kyrgyzstan, the application process has begun for the fifth anniversary season of the prestigious mentoring program "Women in Business." This significant project is implemented with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in collaboration with FINCA Bank and aims to support women's entrepreneurship and strengthen the role of women leaders in the country's economy.

17.02.2026, 11:18