Economy

The Housing Committee approved the agreement with Italy on the promotion and protection of investments in the second reading.

- On February 16, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies reviewed the draft law "On Ratification of the Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Italian Republic on the Promotion and Protection of Investments," which was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana. The main objective of this agreement is to create a legal framework for attracting foreign investments, which implies the protection of

16.02.2026, 15:11
Economy

Investments in fixed assets increased by 17.9% in January

According to the first deputy chairperson of the National Statistical Committee, Nazira Kerimalieva, the volume of investments in fixed capital in January 2026 amounted to 6 billion soms, which is 17.9% more than in January 2025. This was made possible by the growth of both internal funding sources by 14.8% and external sources, which increased 1.6 times. Kerimalieva noted that almost 90% of all investments in January were directed towards the construction of facilities related to water supply,

16.02.2026, 15:11
Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma will promote tourism in Kyrgyzstan
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Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma will promote tourism in Kyrgyzstan

Cooperation will begin in Kyrgyzstan with two well-known bloggers – Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma, who will contribute to the development of tourism in the country. The Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed a partnership memorandum with these influential figures.

16.02.2026, 15:11
Foreign beggars in Kyrgyzstan will be fined and deported
Society

Foreign beggars in Kyrgyzstan will be fined and deported

The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to introduce a fine of twenty thousand soms and deportation for repeat offenses. In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to tighten legislation regarding begging. The report accompanying the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law notes that there is a growing number of people engaged in this phenomenon in Bishkek and Osh, which raises serious concern. The proposed measures will apply not only to foreign citizens but also to persistent beggars and those

16.02.2026, 15:11
In the Kochkor District, land worth 7.2 million soms was illegally privatized
Incidents

In the Kochkor District, land worth 7.2 million soms was illegally privatized

The Prosecutor's Office of the Kochkor District conducted an inspection and identified violations in the field of land legislation concerning the transfer of plots into private hands. According to the supervisory authority, this was the result of their regular work. During the inspection, it was established that in 2012, plots with a total area of 0.40 hectares, located in the territory of the Ormon-Khan Ayil Okmotu, were unlawfully transferred to private individuals. Photo of the General

16.02.2026, 15:10
The Housing Committee approved Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security.
Politics

The Housing Committee approved Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security.

Today, a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, during which the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of chairman of the State Committee for National Security was approved. Photo GKNB. Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov was appointed acting chairman of the GKNB by President Sadyr Japarov on February 10. Today, his candidacy was officially presented for consideration by the relevant committee. Shabdanbekov, who is 55 years old, was born on

16.02.2026, 15:03
Kyrgyzstan ratifies the readmission agreement with Belarus
Society

Kyrgyzstan ratifies the readmission agreement with Belarus

The agreement will simplify the process of returning citizens who are illegally in another country Currently, a draft law regarding the ratification of the readmission agreement signed between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus on September 29, 2025, in Minsk, is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh.

16.02.2026, 15:02
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The volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to about 800 billion soms

- The volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 is estimated to be around 800 billion soms, as announced on February 16 at a press conference by Ainura Mamanova, head of the industrial and energy statistics department of the National Statistics Committee. She noted that if we do not take into account the indicators of the Kumtor mining complex, the production volume in the country increased by almost 20% and reached 480 billion soms.

16.02.2026, 15:02
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh met with the Ambassador of Pakistan
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The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh met with the Ambassador of Pakistan

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan, Altamash Wazir Khan. According to the press service of the parliament, the meeting discussed issues related to the development of political and economic relations between the two countries. Special attention was given to strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation. Mamataliyev congratulated Wazir Khan on the beginning of his diplomatic mission in Kyrgyzstan and

16.02.2026, 15:01
Education

"Starting September 1, budget students from the north will study in the south, while budget students from the south will study in the north," - president

Starting from September 1, 2026, student rotation between the north and south will begin in Kyrgyzstan, President Sadyr Japarov stated in an interview with the Kabar agency while discussing measures to eliminate regional division. “In February of last year, I initiated an important project. I gathered the head of the Cabinet and ministers to instruct them to build student dormitories in regional centers and to organize student rotation starting from September 1, 2026,” he noted.

16.02.2026, 14:56
"I Am from the Police." A Fake Officer Arrested in the City of Osh for Extorting Money
Incidents

"I Am from the Police." A Fake Officer Arrested in the City of Osh for Extorting Money

In Osh, a suspect in extortion and robbery disguised as a police officer was detained, as reported by representatives of the press service of the city’s internal affairs department. According to the investigation, officers from the criminal investigation department of the Osh police identified and detained a man who, posing as a police officer, attempted to extort money from local residents by threatening arrest.

16.02.2026, 14:55
Deputies ask how many representatives of other nationalities are serving.
Society

Deputies ask how many representatives of other nationalities are serving.

A draft law aimed at increasing the number of conscripts is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh At a meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, a new draft law is being considered that proposes an increase in contributions for alternative service and mobilization reserves.

16.02.2026, 14:54
Different Opinions — United Nation, - Professor Kogamov on the Referendum on the Constitution of Kazakhstan
World

Different Opinions — United Nation, - Professor Kogamov on the Referendum on the Constitution of Kazakhstan

Thus, the people of Kazakhstan are presented with a Fundamental Law that reflects the spirit of the nomadic civilization and continues the traditions that existed long before the formation of the USSR — such as the Great Yassa of Genghis Khan and the Constitutions of Kasym, Yesim, and Tauke khans. Even during the Soviet and post-Soviet periods, the constitutions of 1978, 1993, and the current one from 1995 were in effect, which protected the rights of the people. An analysis of public opinion

16.02.2026, 14:49
Education

"Graduates of the 'Akylnman' Lyceums will directly enter public service after graduating from universities, - President Zaparov"

In his conversation with the Kabar agency, President Sadyr Japarov mentioned the "Akylman" lyceum, which was created to unite children from different regions of Kyrgyzstan. “Over the past two to three years, we have opened the 'Akylman' lyceum, where we gather the most talented and successful students from the northern and southern regions. The education takes place in a boarding school format in Cholpon-Ata, and similar educational institutions are now being built across

16.02.2026, 14:49
Exclusive

The Ministry of Transport announced the priority road projects for 2026

- The main task of the Ministry of Transport for 2026 is to complete the Northern Bypass Road of the capital, which is necessitated by the need to prepare for significant international events. This was reported on February 16, 2026, by the First Deputy Minister of Transport Beknazar Bazaraliev on the radio. According to him, the construction of a bypass road around the city of Balıkçı will also start in the coming months.

16.02.2026, 14:48
Economy

MAR allocates over $1 billion to support the economy, energy, and water

The draft framework agreement on financing for 2026-2028 has been submitted by the Ministry of Finance for parliamentary consideration. This agreement will be concluded between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development Association. According to Nurbek Akzholov, Deputy Minister of Finance, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, and Competition Development, the amount will total $1 billion 26 million 760 thousand, of which $32.7 million will be

16.02.2026, 14:46
Khabib Nurmagomedov Exits All Businesses in Russia to Invest in the UAE
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Khabib Nurmagomedov Exits All Businesses in Russia to Invest in the UAE

In recent years, Nurmagomedov has closed all his entrepreneurial ventures in his homeland and now earns approximately $50 million annually abroad, as reported by [url=http:// Last year, Khabib ceased his individual entrepreneurial activities, settled all debts, unblocked bank accounts, and continued to divest from Russian assets, which was a consequence of issues with tax reporting. Since 2021, Nurmagomedov has exited the founding members of the "Rossi" fund, his charitable

16.02.2026, 14:44