At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Kyrgyz Football Union held on February 10, 2026, a decision was made to lift the five-year ban on participation in football for Mirbek Akhmataliyev. This became possible after a review of the circumstances of the case.
On February 12 in Bishkek, an important meeting took place between Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Andrea Bacher, the Ambassador of Austria to Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Culture reported that during this discussion, issues related to the development of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture and youth policy were addressed, as well as the possibilities for implementing joint cultural and humanitarian
Adilet Orozbekov has been appointed Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, according to information published by the president's press service. The decree on the appointment was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
Illiteracy among the population may threaten the infrastructure of the capital no less than active construction Social media is actively discussing the incident of a heating pipeline burst on 7 April Street in Bishkek, which, according to some users, happened "due to hot water." This was reported by readers of Vesti.kg.
On February 12, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated the country's special forces units on their performance at the international competition UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 in Dubai, where the Kazakh teams took first and second places overall, reports The Astana Times. At this prestigious tournament, Team Kazakhstan C was recognized as the absolute winner, while Kazakhstan A took second place. This success was achieved among 109 teams from 48 countries, highlighting
For the first time in nearly nine decades, the Gallup Institute is discontinuing its measurement of the approval rating of the U.S. president. This decision is driven by the organization's desire to adapt its research and analytical work to modern requirements. This was reported by a representative of the institute, as informed by Axios. In the organization's statement, it is noted that leader ratings have been an important part of its history; however, the conditions under which this
In the village of Sary-Tash, located in the rural district of Too-Moyun in the Aravan district of the Osh region, the construction of a solar power station with a capacity of 105 MW will begin on an area of 200 hectares. Today, during a working trip to the Aravan district, Amanakan Kenzhebaev, the head of the Osh region, familiarized himself with the land allocated for the project and received information from the relevant specialists.
In the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk, located in Karakol, a stash of weapons was found in one of the burned houses, reports the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). During the inspection of this hideout, the following items were discovered: - a sawed-off shotgun, showing signs of use;
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations, announced the need for a break to hold an extraordinary meeting. Deputy Chairman of the Committee Kubanychbek Samakov noted that this break is necessary to discuss the election of the speaker of parliament. Vice-Speaker Chyngyz Azhybaev announced a 15-minute break during the meeting.
Spring of this year will mark the beginning of active actions for the implementation of the transcontinental railway passing through Kyrgyzstan. All necessary geodetic works have been completed, and financial issues have been resolved. Thus, the project is moving into the active execution phase.
At the Otmok Pass, located on the Suusamyr — Talas — Taraz highway, restrictions for heavy-duty vehicles have been completely lifted. This was reported by the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North". After the completion of road clearing works, traffic for all types of vehicles has been reopened.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man has been detained on suspicion of regularly abusing his ex-wife. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on February 11, 2026, a 30-year-old woman named M.E. reported to law enforcement. She stated that on the same day her ex-husband came to her temporary residence, where he began to threaten her, use physical force, and curse at her, twisting her arms and psychologically pressuring her. Photo by
According to the company, WhatsApp continues to do everything possible to ensure that users can stay connected. It has become known that on February 11, Roskomnadzor excluded the domains of WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as some independent media outlets from the registry of the National Domain Name System of Russia, which effectively led to a complete block of these resources in the country. As a result, users cannot access the domains of YouTube and WhatsApp either
At the international conference to be held on February 21 in Bishkek, the issue of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) will be discussed, along with modern methods of correction and support for families, as well as the development of an inclusive society. Autism has become one of the most discussed topics in the fields of medicine and education. According to global studies, the number of children with ASD is increasing, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, support, and social adaptation
On February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree in which Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his duties as Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. Although some sources claimed that Tashiev was completely leaving his positions, he only left his government posts.
In the 30+ age category, Asel Sharbeckova won a silver medal and also received a bronze in the 30+ and 40+ categories, confirming her skill in competitions against experienced opponents.
Experts claim that between 50,000 and 100,000 people in Kyrgyzstan may be carriers of hepatitis C without even knowing it. The most vulnerable are those without documents, those in places of detention, or those who cannot visit a family medicine center for various reasons. Aibar SultanGaziev, the director of the "Partnership Network" association, and case manager Evgeny Milyukov spoke about a project that helps socially vulnerable groups at the ScliniC medical center. Thanks to their
In the Kyrgyz Republic, a draft presidential decree concerning changes to the state housing program "My Home" has been presented and is currently being discussed by the public. This document proposes adjustments to the previous decree, adopted on July 17, 2024, under number 191. The new version suggests changing the selection criteria for participants, allowing employees who serve in the military or law enforcement agencies to participate in the program regardless of their place of
The deputy expressed the opinion that the parliament should not always interfere in political processes. In his speech, he emphasized that Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who announced his resignation today, performed his duties as speaker at a high level. Zulyshev also commented on the words of Kamila Talieva, who suggested addressing President Sadyr Japarov with an official appeal. She believes that the parliament should serve as a platform for conflict resolution and reconciliation.
Recently, the Jogorku Kenesh approved an initiative to amend the law "On Guarantees of the Activities of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Status of the Ex-President of the Kyrgyz Republic." The authors of the bill emphasize that it proposes lifting the ban on allocating land plots within the state residence "Ala-Archa" when necessary for social needs. This initiative is driven by the population's need for access to educational and social institutions. Due
Inspections revealed that production was carried out without the necessary licenses and permits, as well as without the payment of excise tax and the application of excise stamps on the products. In light of the identified violations, the materials were handed over to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. Additionally, in the village of Lenin, located in the Alamudun district of the Chui region, a facility producing the low-alcohol drink "Makgeolli" was also discovered.
On the 26th, Zamirbek Shakirov passed away unexpectedly. He was not only an experienced physician but also an outstanding representative of medical science. This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Health. Zamirbek Shakirov. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Health. Zamirbek Mukushovich was born on November 24, 1972, and in 1990 he enrolled in the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, which he graduated from in 1996.
Today, February 12, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over the keys to new buses and special equipment, attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information provided by the government, 95 modern buses and 42 units of special equipment were handed over to the mayor's office at depot No. 1. The head of the Cabinet of Ministers stated: “Today we are handing over 95 new
