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Kyrgyzstan submitted a bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028
Sports

Kyrgyzstan submitted a bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028

The official bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028 has been submitted by the Kyrgyz Football Union to the Asian Football Confederation. This tournament is one of the most significant events on the continent, featuring the 16 strongest national teams. Organizing the competition in Kyrgyzstan, as noted by federation specialists, will be an important step towards modernizing football infrastructure, which, in turn, will enhance the country's international image and attract youth to

16.02.2026, 13:50
Sports

Aziz Ibraev Re-elected as President of the Sambo Federation

Aziz Ibraev has been re-elected as the president of the Sambo Federation of Kyrgyzstan for a new term. According to the federation's press service, the reporting and election conference took place on February 15 in the capital of the country, Bishkek.

16.02.2026, 13:47
The GKNB shut down the operations of three rehabilitation centers in Bishkek
Incidents

The GKNB shut down the operations of three rehabilitation centers in Bishkek

As a result of the investigation, seven individuals were arrested, including both the managers and staff of these centers. The court has decided to keep them in custody. Two cases of patient deaths have also been identified, involving individuals who were undergoing treatment at "Bishkek-Mayak". According to information provided by the agency, cruel and unorthodox methods of "treatment" were employed in these institutions. Patients were subjected to physical violence,

16.02.2026, 13:47
Incidents

A 20-year-old man from Tokmok was taken away and beaten due to debts

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy Region, three men forcibly took a 20-year-old resident of Tokmak to a village. On February 13, 2026, N. I., born in 2006, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy District. He stated that on the same day, around 16:00, T. D. along with several men took him from his home without his consent and brought him to the village of Ak-Beshim, where he was subjected to physical violence. The conflict was

16.02.2026, 13:45
Fatal car accident in Bishkek. A 22-year-old girl has died.
Incidents

Fatal car accident in Bishkek. A 22-year-old girl has died.

A tragedy unfolded in Bishkek on February 16, when at 07:30 on Tynalieva Street, a driver of a KIA K5, born in 1990, named S.K., while making a left turn, struck a pedestrian. The 22-year-old girl, F.A., born in 2004, was crossing the road in an easterly direction and, unfortunately, succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the accident.

16.02.2026, 13:45
Exclusive

The Housing Committee approved the WTO protocol on fisheries subsidies in the second reading.

On February 16, 2026, at a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies adopted in the second reading a bill concerning the ratification of the Protocol added to the Marrakech Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization. This agreement, known as the "Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies," was adopted at the Twelfth Session of the WTO Ministerial Conference held on June 17, 2022, in Geneva. This document

16.02.2026, 13:41
Sports

Orozobek Toktomambetov defeats Yoshinosuke Aoyagi at the tournament in Bishkek

Kyrgyz athlete Orozobek Toktomambetov won a bronze medal at the international wrestling tournament held in Bishkek. The Super 4 Wrestling competition took place on February 13 at the "Zhashtyk" arena. Toktomambetov competed in the 74 kg category, which featured only four wrestlers. In the semifinal match, the Kyrgyz faced David Baev from Russia, the reigning champion of Europe and the world in 2019. After 6 minutes of wrestling, the Russian emerged victorious with a score of 4:1. In

16.02.2026, 13:40
Stun Guns and Isolators: Three Rehabilitation Centers Closed in Bishkek
Incidents

Stun Guns and Isolators: Three Rehabilitation Centers Closed in Bishkek

Three rehabilitation centers operating illegally in Bishkek—“Idalgo,” “Resolution,” and “Bishkek-Mayak”—have been closed. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security. According to the information received, serious violations concerning the treatment methods used in these institutions were identified during the investigation. According to specialists from the GKNB, the staff of these centers employed unacceptable methods of influence on patients: physical violence, stun guns,

16.02.2026, 13:40
Deputy Tashiev at the Housing Committee Meeting: Rumors of Detention Not Confirmed
Politics

Deputy Tashiev at the Housing Committee Meeting: Rumors of Detention Not Confirmed

Today, Shairbek Tashiev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, participated in a meeting of the committee that deals with international affairs, defense, security, and migration. Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh Earlier, information was circulated on social media about the alleged detention of Shairbek Tashiev against the backdrop of the resignation of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, which caused public concern. However, the parliament's press service

16.02.2026, 13:38
Economy

The Housing Committee approved in the second reading a loan and grant from the International Development Association/International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for $31.79 million.

- At the meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 16, 2026, the draft law "On the Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and the Grant Agreement for the 'Phase 1 Project for the Kyrgyz Republic under the 'One Health' Program" was reviewed and adopted in the second reading. • This project is aimed at preventing pandemics, as well as supporting the resilience of food systems and the health of

16.02.2026, 13:37
Serdar Berdymukhammedov made large-scale personnel changes in the government of Turkmenistan
World

Serdar Berdymukhammedov made large-scale personnel changes in the government of Turkmenistan

As a result of these changes, the vice premiers lost their positions, including Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Bayramgul Orazdurdiyeva, and Batyr Amanov. The reasons for their dismissal were not disclosed. The new vice premiers are Batyr Annaev, who previously headed the "Turkmen Sea and River Transport" agency, Batyr Mammedov, the former rector of the Turkmen State Architectural and Construction Institute, and Guvanch Agajanov, who previously led the State Concern "Turkmenneft".

16.02.2026, 13:33
Society

Free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses continues

The campaign for the free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses continues and will not end on February 15. Representatives of the press service of the State Center for Vehicle Registration reported that the replacement process is proceeding smoothly, without the need for urgent applications. The main goal of this campaign is to provide as many citizens as possible with the opportunity to replace their indefinite driver's licenses without costs and without the need to provide a

16.02.2026, 13:31
Economy

The Jogorku Kenesh will consider a bill on Wednesday allowing farmers to grow medicinal plants on agricultural land.

- On Wednesday, February 18, the Jogorku Kenesh will consider a bill that opens the possibility for farmers to grow medicinal plants on agricultural land, according to the published agenda of the parliamentary session. The development of this regulatory act is being carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture. The amendments were submitted to the parliament on January 22.

16.02.2026, 13:30
Kyrgyzstan Completes Integration into the Unified Control System of the EAEU
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Completes Integration into the Unified Control System of the EAEU

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan is in the final stage of forming a unified digital space in cooperation with EAEU partners. The agency's press release states that specialists have already covered 15 key processes, which are distributed across four main areas, including veterinary control and seed production.

16.02.2026, 13:29
Incidents

Suspect in Major Fraud Detained, Hiding Among Organized Crime Group Members

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Balykchy, a large-scale operation called "Bandit" took place on February 13. According to information from the regional Internal Affairs Department, the aim of this raid was to curb the criminal activities of individuals registered as members of organized crime groups. As a result of the operation, four people were brought to the Balykchy Internal Affairs Department for verification of their involvement in offenses.

16.02.2026, 13:28
The Ministry of Defense is working on increasing the number of representatives from other nationalities in the army
Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Defense is working on increasing the number of representatives from other nationalities in the army

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Medina Kairylbekova, raised a question at the meeting of the committee on international affairs regarding the proportion of representatives of other nationalities serving in the military. In response, a representative of the Ministry of Defense stated that the agency is actively working to attract citizens from various ethnic groups to serve in the army. Kairylbekova expressed her opinion, noting that she does not see many representatives of different

16.02.2026, 13:26
Sadyr Japarov dismissed "Tashiev's people" from the cabinet
Politics

Sadyr Japarov dismissed "Tashiev's people" from the cabinet

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has made a number of significant dismissals, removing the heads of three important ministries that were linked to the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev. One of those dismissed was Minister of Transport Absattar Syrgabaev, who had held the position since June 2024. According to media reports, Syrgabaev is an "okul bala" (adopted son) of Kamchybek Tashiev, which made him one of the closest people to the

16.02.2026, 13:17
Society

Defects on Repaired Roads in Bishkek are Being Fixed at the Expense of Contractors

In Bishkek, the elimination of defects on recently repaired roads is carried out at the expense of contractors. This was reported by the Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He noted that contracts concluded with contractors necessarily include a clause about the need to rectify deficiencies at their own expense.

16.02.2026, 13:16
In the Ozerny area, a dead white-tailed eagle has been found. Ecologists are sounding the alarm.
Society

In the Ozerny area, a dead white-tailed eagle has been found. Ecologists are sounding the alarm.

This morning, a dead white-tailed eagle, a rare predator listed in the Red Book, was found in the Ozernoye area, near a pond. This was reported by ornithologist Gulbara Omorova. According to Omorova, the eagle was spotted by birdwatcher Azamat, who immediately notified the "ASBK Ornithology" group. This raises particular concern as live eagles were observed in the same location the day before. Currently, a pair of white-tailed eagles has been recorded in the area, which has begun to

16.02.2026, 13:15
Politics

Ministry of Defense: The number of other nationalities is increasing in the Kyrgyz Army

At today's meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with international affairs, defense, security, and migration, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised a question about the percentage of conscripts from other nationalities. She emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is a multinational country. A representative of the Ministry of Defense reported that, in accordance with current legislation, all citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic are required to serve in the military regardless of their

16.02.2026, 13:10