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The First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Has Also Been Dismissed from Office

Today, February 16, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced the dismissal of Bolot Dzhusupbekov from the position of First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. Earlier, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree relieving Meder Mashiev of his duties as Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, temporarily appointing Akyl Toktobaev to his position.

16.02.2026, 15:33
Politics

In the residential complex, they remembered Sapara Isakova and the company "Liglass"

At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, and competition development on February 16, Talieva expressed concerns about the project with the International Development Association that the deputies were discussing. She mentioned that the donor allocates $362.7 million for the energy sector, including funds for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1. The deputy reminded about the situation with "Liglass," when under Sapар Isakov, $37 million was allocated for the HPP, which

16.02.2026, 15:33
Economy

The Ministry of Finance named Kyrgyzstan's national debt

At the meeting held on February 16, dedicated to finance and business development, Nurbek Akzholov presented a draft agreement with the International Development Association. This organization intends to provide Kyrgyzstan with $1 billion 26 million 760 thousand from 2026 to 2028. According to him, of this amount, $32.7 million is a grant, while $994 million is a 25-year loan with an interest rate of 1.5% and a 5-year grace period.

16.02.2026, 15:26
Society

Residents of At-Bashy Request Order to be Restored at the Livestock Market

Every Sunday, a large market takes place in At-Bashy, but for many local residents, a visit to the livestock market becomes a real challenge. Despite its commercial status, the state of the infrastructure has raised significant complaints from visitors. The main issues are related to safety and basic hygiene. According to eyewitnesses, the situation at the market is alarming. Due to the damaged roads and unreliable tethering posts, large cattle sometimes escape, which can lead to injuries among

16.02.2026, 15:25
The Cabinet has eliminated VAT on feed for fish farms until the end of 2027
Economy / Exclusive

The Cabinet has eliminated VAT on feed for fish farms until the end of 2027

As part of new measures aimed at ensuring food security and stabilizing market prices in Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet has approved changes to the resolution. This decision was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. The main goal of this document is to support local producers and ensure stable prices for food products for the normal functioning of the domestic market, as well as to improve the quality of products.

16.02.2026, 15:24
The Speaker of the State Duma will visit Germany in the near future.
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The Speaker of the State Duma will visit Germany in the near future.

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, met with the Ambassador of Germany to Kyrgyzstan, Monika Lenhard. During the first part of the conversation, the Speaker congratulated Lenhard on the beginning of her diplomatic mission and expressed hope that, with her extensive experience, she would be able to elevate the level of cooperation between the two countries. Mamataliyev emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary contacts for the development of bilateral relations.

16.02.2026, 15:22
Marlen Mamataliyev Resigned as Head of the Sambo Federation of Bishkek
Politics

Marlen Mamataliyev Resigned as Head of the Sambo Federation of Bishkek

On February 15, a conference of the "Sambo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic" was held in Bishkek, where the results of the elections for the new leadership for the coming years were summarized. According to the federation's press service, Marlen Mamataliyev, who recently took the position of speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, transferred his powers to another deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh and a master of sports in sambo, Zhanibek Amatov. However, he did not remain idle: he was

16.02.2026, 15:22
New Head Appointed for State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company"
Politics

New Head Appointed for State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company"

Photo from the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Timur Malbashev Aivar Monoldorov is no longer the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company," which is under the State Agency for Management of State Property of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision was made and formalized by the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

16.02.2026, 15:21
India has released its first guide on AI management
World / Exclusive

India has released its first guide on AI management

The first guidelines regarding the management of risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) have been introduced in India, aimed at creating a code that promotes innovation. This is reported in an article by The Times of India. The proposed rules are designed to minimize bias, misuse, and opaque use of AI, with a focus on safety, resilience, and sustainability of technologies. They do not impose restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence but emphasize the need for equality and

16.02.2026, 15:20
A man was detained by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic while attempting to illegally drive cattle to Tajikistan.
Incidents / Exclusive

A man was detained by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic while attempting to illegally drive cattle to Tajikistan.

According to information provided by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, on February 14, 2026, an attempt to illegally transport livestock across the Kyrgyz-Tajik border was prevented. The incident occurred in the Leilek district, in the vicinity of the area known as "Tajik Nasos" in the rural administration of Jany-Jer, not far from the state border. The detained individual was a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, N.E.M., born in 1988. He attempted to transport livestock from Kyrgyzstan

16.02.2026, 15:20
PKI supports the development of the creative economy through a preferential tax regime
Economy / Exclusive

PKI supports the development of the creative economy through a preferential tax regime

The Creative Industries Park (CIP) in Kyrgyzstan actively contributes to the development of the creative economy by utilizing a unique preferential tax regime. This was reported by the director of the CIP, Kanyshay Mamytova, who explained in detail the park's operations, its advantages for residents, and legislative initiatives. According to Mamytova, the park covers a wide range of creative industry sectors. The CIP was established by the Association of Creative Industries, which

16.02.2026, 15:19
"The Russian language will retain its status in Kazakhstan, - Ambassador Borodavkin on the new Constitution"
World

"The Russian language will retain its status in Kazakhstan, - Ambassador Borodavkin on the new Constitution"

Alexey Borodavkin According to the diplomat, this is a very positive sign, as it not only preserves the status of the Russian language in the country but also, apparently, gives it additional significance both within the CIS and on the international stage. Borodavkin also reminded that the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, proposed to create an International Organization for the Russian Language. The diplomat noted that necessary activities are planned to be carried out in the

16.02.2026, 15:18
Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu Ready to Resign from Deputy Mandate
Politics

Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu Ready to Resign from Deputy Mandate

He intends to submit an application to the Central Election Commission Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who previously held the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, plans to resign from his deputy mandate. According to available information, he intends to prepare and submit an application to the Central Election Commission.

16.02.2026, 15:18
World

In Kazakhstan, special services have begun an investigation into Nurlan Saburov.

According to Tengrinews.kz, the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has begun an investigation regarding Nurlan Saburov. The publication sent a request to the NSC about whether any checks were conducted concerning possible violations of criminal legislation, including Article 170 of the Criminal Code. In recent days, videos have been actively discussed on the internet, suggesting that Nurlan Saburov provided financial assistance to Russian military personnel.

16.02.2026, 15:18
Deputies approved the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)
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Deputies approved the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on international affairs, security, defense, and migration, the candidacy of the new head of the GKNB was approved. Bektur Zulpiev, the authorized representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jogorku Kenesh, presented the resume of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov. “Shabdanbekov Jumgalbek Kumarovich was born in 1970 in the village of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. He

16.02.2026, 15:16
In the Jogorku Kenesh, a mechanism for protecting salaries from inflation has been proposed
Economy / Exclusive

In the Jogorku Kenesh, a mechanism for protecting salaries from inflation has been proposed

Since February 6, 2026, a draft law "On Amendments to the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been submitted for discussion. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulnara Akimbayeva is the initiator of this project. The document has been developed with the aim of introducing a mechanism for salary indexing at the legislative level, which will ensure its real value. The draft provides for uniform legal norms for indexing in non-budgetary organizations.

16.02.2026, 15:15
Sold someone else's land for $200,000: a fraudster detained in Bishkek
Incidents

Sold someone else's land for $200,000: a fraudster detained in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, police officers detained a man suspected of committing large-scale fraud. This was reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the victim, a citizen identified as N.K., filed a complaint with the police. He stated that on January 22, 2024, two acquaintances, who introduced themselves as M. and A., deceitfully gained his trust and sold him two plots of land totaling 16 acres

16.02.2026, 15:13