According to the Bangkok Post, Thailand may reduce the visa-free stay period for citizens of more than 90 countries from 60 to 30 days. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is confident that this decision will not negatively impact the country's tourism sector, as most travelers spend less than a month here on average.
The State Service for the Execution of Punishments of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on amendments to the presidential decree regarding the state housing program "Menin üyüm," which provides an opportunity for law enforcement officers to participate in this program. Previously, a similar proposal was put forward by the GKNB.
In Manas, raid activities were held with the aim of preventing the sale of alcohol, tobacco products, and psychotropic substances to minors. During the raid, attention was focused on large retail outlets, pharmacies, and restaurant-clubs in the city. Surveys and explanatory discussions about the inadmissibility of violating the law were conducted with the employees and owners of these establishments.
In Bishkek, a city hall meeting took place to analyze the socio-economic development of the capital for 2025 and to set goals for 2026. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister and head of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the city hall, the mayor shared the main tasks facing the capital in the coming year. “Our city continues to develop, and we are facing new challenges that need to be overcome. We are confident that 2026 will be
TikTok continues to expand its data collection empire, and even opting out of the app won't protect you, but as Thomas Germain emphasizes, this can be fixed with simple steps. Tracking user actions within the TikTok app is just the beginning. Less obvious is that the company gathers data about you even from other places on the web that are unrelated to the platform.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, is expected to arrive in Kyrgyzstan on February 13. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Prime Minister's visit is timed to coincide with the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council, to which he was invited by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek
A presentation of a new master plan aimed at developing tourist infrastructure within the Almaty-Bishkek economic corridor (EACB) took place in Bishkek. This project was developed with the support of the Asian Development Bank and focuses on sustainable development and "green" tourism, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Economy. The new master plan covers both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and is focused on creating tourist clusters, improving transport
The cache was linked to the organized crime group of Kolbaev A stash containing weapons and police uniforms was found in Karakol, according to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).
Today, February 12, teams from Kyrgyzstan will continue their training camps in Turkey, playing important matches. The capital club "Ilbirs" will play in Antalya against one of the strongest representatives of the third division of Romania. In previous matches, "Ilbirs" suffered defeats from the Romanian club "Resita" with a score of 1:3, as well as from the Russian "Veles" (2:4).
- According to forecasts from the U.S. Department of Energy, global oil reserves are expected to increase, despite uncertain export volumes from Venezuela and Russia. This information was presented in a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, published on February 11. “The anticipated high level of global oil reserves in the coming months creates downward pressure on oil prices,” the agency notes, adding that the average annual price may decrease from $69 in 2025 to $58 by the end
The new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh assures that he will justify the trust of the deputies After being elected as the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev addressed the deputies with his first speech, expressing gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov and his colleagues for their trust.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Zou Jia, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. This information was received from the press service of the head of state. During the meeting, the possibilities of the bank's participation in the implementation of significant infrastructure projects were discussed, including the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 and the development of a railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
- A meeting of the Commission on Economic Issues under the Economic Council of the CIS will take place in Moscow on February 18, as reported by the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth. The agenda includes 14 items concerning various aspects of economic cooperation among the member states of the Commonwealth, including:
In the Batken region, on Orozbekov Street in the city of Kadamjay, work is underway to widen the road, which requires the demolition of some structures. Local residents reported that during the leveling of the ground, it became evident that the foundation of one of the electric poles, installed on the edge of a cliff, was weakened, which led to its fall. This incident temporarily disrupted electricity supply and internet connectivity in the area.
Photo from the internet. Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda On February 13, Friday, Kyrgyzstan will host the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda as part of a working visit. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The visit is being made at the invitation of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The first meeting of the Intergovernmental Council between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will
Marlen Mamataliyev was elected as the new Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh and addressed the deputies. In his speech, he thanked President Sadyr Japarov and all members of parliament for their trust, promising to direct all his efforts, knowledge, and experience for the benefit of the people and the state. He noted that thanks to the president's course and the reforms being implemented, Kyrgyzstan is moving towards prosperity, emphasizing that parliament also plays an important role in this
On February 11, an extended meeting on the prevention of offenses among minors took place in Kara-Kul. The event was attended by the mayor of the city, Nurtilek Orozbaev, the city prosecutor, Ilyichbek Isamambetov, the head of the Department of Internal Affairs, Nurbek Tolonov, the head of the Department of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Takhmina Sabyrbekova, the chairwoman of the women's council, Rabshan Abytkanova, as well as students from local schools in grades 8-11.
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva drew attention to the problem of low purchase prices for raw milk. In response to her question, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev noted that previously, dairy plants set a uniform price for the purchase of raw milk.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision held a meeting to summarize the results of 2025. The First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev was present. The meeting discussed the achievements of the past year and identified key tasks for 2026.
Dilnura Abibullakzy, who is the main goalkeeper of the national football team of Kyrgyzstan, has decided to continue her career in the Kazakhstan championship. According to the Women's Football Association, the Kyrgyz player has signed a contract with the BIIK club from Shymkent, which competes in the top league of Kazakhstan.
- The minimum number of member countries of the EAEU required to create a cooperative project is three. This was stated by Nursultan Ashymbekov, head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry at the Department of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview on the radio. He noted that if only two countries participate in the project, it cannot be considered cooperative. Ashymbekov also outlined the main requirements for the contributions of countries
A meeting took place recently between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zou Jiayi. The press service of the Cabinet informed about this event. At the beginning of the discussion, Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated Zou Jiayi on his election as President of the AIIB. Kasymaliev noted that the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic has shown positive dynamics in recent
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has begun work on a program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which will be in effect until 2030. The ministry's press service reported that they are expecting proposals from businesses, experts, and public organizations. This will help create a document focused on practical needs and the real situation in the market.
At the Open Masters Games-2026, held in the United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyz judo athlete Dastanbek Nurmanbetov won a bronze medal in the category for athletes over 30 years old. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurmanbetov began the competition with a victory over a representative from Jordan. However, in the second round, he suffered a defeat against an athlete from Uzbekistan. Unsatisfied with this result, in the third