In Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace, the competitions of the Kyrgyzstan Championship among men's volleyball teams continue. This time, eight teams are participating in the National League, competing in a round-robin tournament.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, stated in an interview with the Kabar agency that a significant reform will be implemented in the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). In his opinion, the SCNS has successfully met the tasks set before it, and in some aspects, it has even exceeded expectations.
What will happen to the valuable wires that were on the lines? In Bishkek, the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" has announced a tender for the demolition of trolleybus poles. The total contract amount is 12 million 46 thousand soms, as reported by Bermet Borubaeva, the founder of the initiative group #BishkekSmog.
On the night of February 13, former head of the State National Security Committee, General Colonel Tashiev, returned from Germany, where he was undergoing treatment. According to unconfirmed information, he headed to the state residence immediately after his arrival.
Today, February 13, at the Winter Olympics taking place in Italy, skier from Kyrgyzstan Arthur Saparbekov will participate in the competition. The 19-year-old athlete will compete in the 10 km freestyle event, starting at 16:45 Bishkek time.
At a meeting between the head of the National Investment Agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, and World Bank representative Hugh Riddell, the reform of investment regulation in Kyrgyzstan was discussed. According to the agency's press service, the participants reviewed key aspects of cooperation, including the creation of a modern legal framework for investments, mechanisms for protecting investor rights, and increasing predictability in regulation. International practices aimed at improving the
The sixth day of competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy generated headlines in several disciplines, including snowboarding. The South Korean athlete failed to complete her attempt at a historic hat-trick, Australia unexpectedly won gold in mogul, and the snowboarding cross title was decided by a narrow margin. Snowboarding - Halfpipe (Women): The End of an EraThe highlight of the day was the final in the women's snowboarding halfpipe, where 17-year-old Gaon Choi from South Korea
- On January 29, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 33 regarding the agreement with the government of Kazakhstan on the coordination of radio frequency allocations for civil radio services in border areas. This document was signed on August 22, 2025, in Bishkek. The implementation of the agreement will be carried out by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic.
According to information presented at the city hall meeting, the minimum subsistence level in Bishkek for 2025 is set at 8,984 soms. This data was announced by the first deputy mayor, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov. He also added that over the past five years, this figure has increased by 169.4%. For one person during the reporting period, the minimum subsistence level amounted to 8,984.12 soms, which is 10% higher compared to 2024.
In Bishkek, the operation "Illegal" continues, conducted by the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Department of Internal Affairs. Photo by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek According to the press service, a check was carried out the day before in sewing workshops and other production enterprises where foreigners might be employed. Of the 90 detained, most arrived in Kyrgyzstan on visas issued for one company but
According to the information from the National Statistical Office (NSO), published on Tuesday, the volume of Mongolia's foreign trade in January 2026 reached $2.54 billion, which is 30.7% higher than the figures for the same period last year. Exports in this month increased by 71.6%, amounting to $1.7 billion, while imports, on the contrary, decreased by 12.6% to $843 million.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Batzetszeg Batmunkh, held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during her visit to the United States. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. During the conversation, issues related to deepening and expanding the strategic partnership between Mongolia and the United States within the framework of the "third neighbor" concept were discussed, as well as important international and regional topics. Marco Rubio noted the successful
Dr. LUVSANJAMTS Ganzorig According to the young politician, air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is not a consequence of poverty. He also discussed corruption, methods to eliminate it, and the concept of the new city of Kharkhorum. Dr. LUVSANJAMTS Ganzorig, recently elected to parliament, actively raises issues of air pollution, corruption, and political stability, as well as the need to relocate the capital of Mongolia. In an interview with a journalist from The Diplomat, he spoke about the
According to MiddleAsianNews, the company is responsible for licensing its technology and selling the products, while its partner takes on the management of production processes. China Baoli has signed a cooperation agreement aimed at demonstrating iron ore dry beneficiation technology in Mongolia. China Baoli Technologies Holdings announced the establishment of a long-term strategic partnership with Top Skill Global to implement its patented dry grinding and beneficiation technology at one of
According to the NSO report, this inflation rate is 1.2 percentage points lower than in the same month of the previous year. The Central Bank of Mongolia has set a goal of keeping inflation at 5 percent (with possible fluctuations of ±2 percentage points) starting in 2027, which should contribute to macroeconomic and financial stability.
During the meeting, the delegations discussed strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership, foreign policy positions, as well as current international and regional issues. A wide range of topics related to multilateral cooperation was also considered, including major joint projects and programs being implemented between the two countries. Their achievements, trade and economic interaction, and issues related to border land ports were discussed. In addition, the participants exchanged
“China's cautious calculations regarding Trump's 'Council of Peace',” emphasizes the author of MiddleAsianNews. At the beginning of 2026, Trump established the Council of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, which elicited a cautious response from China: Gu Jiaqun merely confirmed that the country had received an invitation to be part of the council. However, Chinese experts expressed doubts about whether the new "Committee of Peace" would become a
In order to expand the annual ice festival "Blue Pearl" and stimulate tourist flow, the organizers are initiating the creation of the ice village "Wonderful Khuvsgul" with financial investments of ₮150 million. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. ? Explore the beauty of Mongolia's Blue Pearl at the Ice Festival! The Ice Festival "Blue Pearl," which was first organized in 2000 to protect Lake Khuvsgul and develop winter tourism, has become the most
Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of head of the State Committee for National Security, has returned to Kyrgyzstan. On the night of February 12-13, he was met at Manas International Airport by several cars similar to those he used while serving as the chairman of the SCNS. Journalist Nurgazy Anarkulov, who had previously shared Tashiev's address on social media, noted that his treatment is not yet complete, but he was forced to return to his homeland due to the current
Kamchybek Tashiev, the former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, has once again found himself on the territory of his country. This became known thanks to a video posted by users on social media.
Structural changes are expected in the national security agencies of Kyrgyzstan. According to sources in the law enforcement agencies, the State National Security Committee (GKNB) is set to be reformed with an emphasis on increasing the efficiency of key areas of work. It is noted that the renewal process will take place under the control of the new leadership of the service. An enhancement of activities in the fields of intelligence and counterintelligence is anticipated, as well as an
Kamchybek Tashiev, the former head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), is expected to arrive in Kyrgyzstan tomorrow morning. This information was shared by his supporter Nurgazy Anarkulov via social media. Anarkulov added that the decision to return was made despite the fact that Tashiev's treatment process is not yet complete.
The Kyrgyzstan national team in sports wrestling is preparing to participate in the second ranking tournament of the United World Wrestling (UWW) in 2026, called Muhamet Malo, which will take place in the Albanian city of Tirana from February 25 to March 1. At this tournament, the republic will be represented in three categories: freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and women's competitions. Women's Wrestling Team Composition: Up to 65 kg — Gulnura Tashtanbekova;
The team "Bek Jalal-Abad," representing the city of Manas, continues to hold the top spot in the standings of the first round of the volleyball championship of Kyrgyzstan. These days, matches of the first round of the new season of the National League are taking place at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek, featuring eight teams. On the sixth day of play, "Bek Jalal-Abad" secured a victory over "Kara-Suu" with a score of 3:0, allowing them to maintain first place