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The Secretary General of the CSTO met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Turkic states in Geneva
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The Secretary General of the CSTO met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Turkic states in Geneva

On February 11, the Secretary General of the Turkic Council, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Turkic countries located in Geneva. The event was attended by the permanent representatives of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan to the UN and other international organizations in the city. The Deputy Secretary General of the Turkic Council was also present.

12.02.2026, 19:41
In Bishkek, 50,000 seedlings will be planted and 5 greenhouses will be built
Society

In Bishkek, 50,000 seedlings will be planted and 5 greenhouses will be built

Today, a final meeting of the city hall board took place in Bishkek, dedicated to the socio-economic development of the capital in 2025 and plans for 2026. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. During the discussion, the main growth indicators of the capital were analyzed, and priority areas for the next year were identified.

12.02.2026, 19:27
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, university programs will be revised and outdated subjects will be removed

Significant changes in the higher education system are planned in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, at a meeting of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. According to Baisalov, the creation of a new ministry was the first step towards a radical modernization of education and science. The agency has been tasked with making universities centers of attraction for talent and sources of modern knowledge that will

12.02.2026, 19:21
In Talas, police extinguished a fire in a car
Incidents

In Talas, police extinguished a fire in a car

On February 11, 2026, at around 22:35, during a night shift, officers from the patrol and post service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department noticed a fire in a car parked by the road. This was reported by the police press service.

12.02.2026, 19:16
Society

This village in the Kemin district has become one of the centers of the breeding industry in the USSR — how it lives today

The village of Ilyich, founded in 1930, quickly became a significant center for livestock breeding. In 1937, a breeding farm named after Ilyich was established here, which contributed to the creation of the "Alatau" breed of cattle, registered in 1950. Currently, a new kindergarten for 100 children is being built to replace the destroyed one. The village of Ilyich, founded in 1930, became an important center for livestock breeding from its early years. In 1937, the breeding farm named

12.02.2026, 19:14
Society

In 2026, 119 km of roads and six bridges will be built and reconstructed in Bishkek.

At the city council meeting, Aibek Junushaliev reported on the planned construction and reconstruction of 119 kilometers of roads and six bridges for 2026. This year, the city council's plan includes: the construction of 19 km of new roads; the reconstruction of 100 km of existing roads; the construction of six bridges; the creation of one road interchange using the local budget. Also in the plans are the construction of 28 kilometers of sidewalks and 20 underground, as well as three

12.02.2026, 19:09
New Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Held First Working Meeting
Politics

New Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Held First Working Meeting

Marlen Mamataliyev, the new Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, held his first working meeting with the heads of the parliament's apparatus and the heads of structural divisions. During the meeting, the speaker highlighted key tasks aimed at increasing the efficiency of the parliament's work. In particular, he emphasized the importance of digitalization and modernization of internal processes. As Marlen Mamataliyev noted, a significant amount of paper documents is still used in

12.02.2026, 19:04
Incidents

In Uzbekistan, members of an organized crime group that extorted money from Russians were sentenced

In Uzbekistan, 34 individuals associated with an organized crime group were sentenced to terms of up to 9.5 years for extorting money from Russian citizens. This information was announced by the press center of the State Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The investigation revealed that the defendants operated in three call centers located in Tashkent and Fergana, where they deceived Russians by extorting money from them over the phone.

12.02.2026, 19:03
Society

Edil Baysalov announced changes to the curriculum in higher education institutions

Edil Baysalov, Deputy Head of the Government, announced upcoming changes in the higher education system at a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. He emphasized that the creation of a new ministry is an important step towards the comprehensive modernization of science and education in the country.

12.02.2026, 19:03
Economy

By the end of 2025, the actual execution of local budget revenues amounted to 30.6 billion soms, - City Hall

- During the meeting of the board, the first deputy mayor of Bishkek, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, announced the data on the local budget revenues of the capital for the year 2025. The press service of the Mayor's Office provided information about this event. Over the past five years, there has been a positive trend in local budget revenues, which increased by 22.1 billion soms, corresponding to a growth of 3.6 times.

12.02.2026, 19:02
Society

The Ministry of Education Proposes New Rules for Appointing School, Kindergarten, and Vocational School Directors

The Ministry of Education has initiated the creation of a unified procedure for the competitive selection of directors of state and municipal educational institutions, including kindergartens and vocational schools. The draft resolution is available for public discussion. Currently, there are various rules in the education sector for different levels, which leads to confusion, duplication of norms, and difficulties in implementing a unified personnel policy.

12.02.2026, 19:01
Society

Google may be blocked in Russia

In Russia, the possibility of blocking Google is being discussed, local media report, citing a statement from Andrei Svintsov, the chairman of the Committee on Information Policy in the State Duma. Svintsov noted that such a measure could be implemented technically, but its application will depend on the company's further actions. He added that Roskomnadzor might wait for Google's return to the Russian market in order to collect the debt related to the blocking of Russian channels on

12.02.2026, 18:55
In Bishkek, 119 kilometers of roads will be built and reconstructed in 2026
Society

In Bishkek, 119 kilometers of roads will be built and reconstructed in 2026

Photo by the Bishkek City Hall. Aibek Junushaliev The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, announced that large-scale construction and reconstruction work on 119 kilometers of roads is planned in Bishkek in 2026. Among these works, 19 kilometers will be new roads, while 100 kilometers will undergo reconstruction. The project also includes the construction of six new bridges and one road interchange, funded from the local budget.

12.02.2026, 18:52
The police discovered drugs and weapons with residents of the Jeti-Oguz district
Incidents

The police discovered drugs and weapons with residents of the Jeti-Oguz district

According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, operational information was received regarding possible illegal hunting in the Jeti-Oguz district, which led to the registration of a report and the initiation of a criminal case under Article 310 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the investigation, officers of the tourist-ecological police conducted a search at the home of a resident of the village of Tamga, L. V.,

12.02.2026, 18:51
Economy

In 2025, 320 licenses were revoked in the mining industry of Kyrgyzstan

According to information presented at the meeting of the board of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, in 2025, 320 licenses in the field of subsoil use were revoked in Kyrgyzstan due to various violations. The Ministry notes that significant reforms aimed at strengthening state control have been carried out in this area over the past five years. Eight major projects were launched in 2024-2025, and 105 new licenses were issued in 2025. Currently, there are 2014

12.02.2026, 18:48
Ecology

In 2025, the total volume of work completed by the MP "Tazalyk" amounted to 1.37 billion soms.

In 2025, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" completed work worth 1.37 billion soms under a municipal contract. This information was announced during the final meeting of the Bishkek city mayor's office, dedicated to the socio-economic development of the capital for 2025 and plans for 2026. The meeting, held on February 12 in Bishkek, was chaired by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, presented a

12.02.2026, 18:45
Society

Couples: Abdullaeva and Bryukhovetsky, who met at a party many years ago, are now planning to marry off their daughters.

In our "Couples" section, we will tell you about the couple Anna Abduldaeva and Oleg Bryukhovetsky. Anna was born in 1982 in Min-Kush, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. She currently lives in the village of Baktyu-Dolonotuu in the Issyk-Kul region, where she manages the household. Previously, Anna worked as a hairdresser. In elementary school, she studied at an institution named after N.K. Krupskaya, and from grades 8 to 11, she attended the Kirov school in

12.02.2026, 18:44
Education

In the Jayil District, a new head of the education department was introduced

On February 12, the educational staff of the Jayil district was introduced to the new head of the district education department — Turum Satarbaevna Satarbaeva. The appointment took place as part of the rotation of heads of district education departments in the Chuy region. In the assembly hall of secondary school No. 12 in the city of Kara-Balta, a meeting was held with the directors of general education schools and heads of preschool institutions in the district. The event was attended by

12.02.2026, 18:42
The new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh stated that he will work with the deputies as one team.
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The new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh stated that he will work with the deputies as one team.

According to the speaker, his work will focus on joint efforts with the deputies. “The reforms and tasks set by President Sadyr Japarov contribute to the stable development of our state. We see how economic indicators are growing and the fight against corruption is strengthening. Kyrgyzstan is also strengthening its positions on the international stage, finding its place in the world. The Jogorku Kenesh has a significant role in this,” he noted. Mamataliev also added that the parliament will

12.02.2026, 18:39
A second waste recycling plant will be built in Bishkek
Society

A second waste recycling plant will be built in Bishkek

Photo by the Bishkek City Hall. Aibek Junushaliev At a recent meeting of the Bishkek City Hall board, the results of the city's work for 2025 were summarized, and plans for 2026 were outlined, which include the construction of a second waste processing plant and the expansion of the waste disposal system. The city mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, reported that on December 27, 2025, the first eco-technological plant in Central Asia was launched in Bishkek, which processes solid household waste.

12.02.2026, 18:39