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The second resource center "Ene Üyü" ("Mother's House") has opened in Bishkek

The second resource center "Эне үйү" ("Mother's Home") was opened in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. According to the ministry's information, within the framework of this project, memorandums of cooperation were signed between the ministry, the public fund "League of Child Rights Defenders," and the private fund Mother’s Home International Foundation. This event marked an important step in strengthening the

16.02.2026, 13:08
Head of the GKNB in Osh Salmoorbek Jumabekov removed from office - sources
Incidents

Head of the GKNB in Osh Salmoorbek Jumabekov removed from office - sources

According to sources from law enforcement agencies, Salmoorbek Jumabekov, who took the position of head of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) for the city and region of Osh in December 2025, has been removed from this position. Photo from the internet. Salmoorbek Jumabekov It is worth noting that Salmoorbek is the son of the famous surgeon Sabyrbek Jumabekov. At the moment, the reasons for his dismissal have not been officially announced, and it is unknown

16.02.2026, 13:07
President Sadyr Japarov replaced the heads of three key ministries
Politics

President Sadyr Japarov replaced the heads of three key ministries

The President of the country made a series of personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers, relieving the heads of the Ministries of Transport, Emergency Situations, and Natural Resources from their positions. According to the new decrees, the following individuals left their positions: Absattar Syrgabaev, who held the post of Minister of Transport and Communications since June 2024; Boobek Ajikeev, who headed the Ministry of Emergency Situations since 2020; Meder Mashiyev, Minister of

16.02.2026, 13:06
Society

A one-year-old child choked on a bead. He was saved at the Dzhalsk Children's Hospital.

According to medical reports, a one-year-old child was taken to the hospital with severe breathing problems after choking on a foreign object. Upon admission, his condition was assessed as serious. An X-ray showed the presence of a bead in the area of the right main bronchus. Doctors performed a rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia and successfully removed the foreign body. The child's condition is currently stable, and respiratory function has been restored.

16.02.2026, 13:04
Education

The State Agency for Civil Service and Local Self-Government Wants to Expand the Project for Training Civil Servants in Japan in the Regions

On February 16, a reporting meeting was held at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Governance as part of the "Scholarship Program for Human Resource Development" (JDS). Participants in this event included Elchibek Zhantaev, the director of the Agency and chairman of the JDS project management committee in Kyrgyzstan, as well as the Ambassador of Japan to the country, Hirano Ryuichi.

16.02.2026, 13:04
Repertoire of the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater for March
Society

Repertoire of the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater for March

In Bishkek, the Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov has announced its March repertoire for 2026. The March repertoire of the theater for 2026. The March repertoire of the theater for 2026. Theater address: Bishkek, Tynystanova Street, 122 (Dubovy Park). Contact phones: 0550 83 85 12, 0555 00 15 31, 0705 68 92 22. Where to buy tickets: on the website Ticket.kg; in the MВANK app in the Mticket category; in the "Dordoy Plaza" shopping center on the first floor, next to the

16.02.2026, 12:59
President Sadyr Japarov: We Will Not Allow a Split, Reforms Will Continue
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President Sadyr Japarov: We Will Not Allow a Split, Reforms Will Continue

One of the main concerns is: "If Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev do not find common ground, it may lead to a split between the north and the south." Is such a development realistic? - Hello! I am convinced that there will be no division between the north and the south. Politicians often use such splits for their own interests, manipulating ordinary people. Since gaining independence, the country has constantly faced attempts at division. I first felt this in 2005 when I began my

16.02.2026, 12:58
Akyil Toktobaev appointed acting Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision
Politics

Akyil Toktobaev appointed acting Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision

By the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, in accordance with paragraph 2 of part 1 of article 70 and article 71 of the Constitution, Akyil Toktobaev has been appointed as the acting Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision. The candidacy of Toktobaev will be submitted for approval to the Jogorku Kenesh for the position of Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision.

16.02.2026, 12:58
China will help Kyrgyzstan with preschool and school education
Politics

China will help Kyrgyzstan with preschool and school education

The Minister of Education held a meeting with the Ambassador of China to discuss education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Education, met with Liu Jiangping, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the ministry.

16.02.2026, 12:51
Economy

If there are only three auditors, will it be easier to exert pressure on them? - Deputy

During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, deputy Dastanbek Jumabekov expressed his concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the reduction in the number of auditors. “If the number of auditors is reduced to three, will this not lead to pressure on them? How will the Council of the Audit Chamber function if its members are subordinate employees appointed by the chairman?” he

16.02.2026, 12:50
Society

Centuries-Old Buildings: Unique Drawings of the Mosque in Osh, Over 200 Years Old

In Osh, there is a mosque known as Mamayusup Khoji-Ata, which was founded in the late 18th century. According to the story of Muratalli Tajimamatt Abdurayimov, the mosque's manager, a farmer named Mamayusup Khoji decided to create a place of worship for the local believers. He invested his own funds in the construction and invited famous craftsmen from Samarkand and Khiva to decorate the walls and ceilings of the mosque. The original area of the building was 13 by 12 meters.

16.02.2026, 12:49
Veterinary Services of Central Asian Countries Strengthen Border Control
Politics

Veterinary Services of Central Asian Countries Strengthen Border Control

At an emergency meeting in the capital of Kazakhstan, representatives of the veterinary services of Central Asian countries discussed important measures to combat dangerous animal diseases. Kyrgyzstan was represented by the director of the relevant service, Adilet Sotvaldiyev. The main focus of the meeting was on transboundary infections that can spread rapidly across borders. Participants agreed on the necessity of creating a unified protective mechanism to prevent disease outbreaks and

16.02.2026, 12:48
Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude in China felt in some villages of Kyrgyzstan
Society

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude in China felt in some villages of Kyrgyzstan

Today, at 13:14, an earthquake occurred with a maximum strength of 4.5 on the MSK-64 scale. This information was received from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to preliminary information, the epicenter was located in China, 34 kilometers south of the village of Bedel and 140 kilometers south of the city of Karakol.

16.02.2026, 12:46
A special website about the new Constitution has been launched in Kazakhstan
World

A special website about the new Constitution has been launched in Kazakhstan

The new resource referendum2026.kz is aimed at providing accessible information for all citizens of Kazakhstan. The website already features the full text of the draft Constitution, and soon there will be expert comments and explanations. The platform also publishes news about the coalition's activities in various regions, video materials, and interactive formats. The coalition includes leading political parties and numerous public organizations across the country. They actively organize

16.02.2026, 12:46
Sports

Erlan Sherov rose to 27th place in the world ranking

Recently, Kyrgyz judoka Erlan Sherov improved his standings in the international ranking, according to data from the International Judo Federation (IJF). At the European Open Cup, which took place in Slovenia on February 14-15, he won a gold medal in the under 90 kg weight category, taking first place.

16.02.2026, 12:44
The President of Uzbekistan instructed to put strategic projects worth $165 billion under special control
World

The President of Uzbekistan instructed to put strategic projects worth $165 billion under special control

The President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also emphasized that this year it is planned to attract $50 billion in foreign investments into the country's economy. According to him, new projects should focus on producing high value-added goods for export, effectively use resources, and create well-paid jobs. Officials were instructed to pay attention to the agreements reached during the president's foreign trips. For example, Uzbekistan has agreed on joint business initiatives with Turkey worth

16.02.2026, 12:44
Politics

New Law Introduced in the Housing Code: Emission Accounting, Quotas, and Climate Financing

A draft law titled "On Climate Activities" has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh, aimed at establishing a legal framework for climate initiatives. This document covers a wide range of issues, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to climate change, financing climate projects, and monitoring technologies. The initiators of the draft law are deputies Marlen Mamataliyev, Kamila Talieva, and Zhyldyz Egenberdieva.

16.02.2026, 12:44