Kazakhstan leases land from Kyrgyzstan at Issyk-Kul for 49 years

Today, the deputies of the Senate of Kazakhstan ratified the agreement on the lease of land plots at Issyk-Kul from Kyrgyzstan for a period of 49 years, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. This agreement regulates Kazakhstan's rights to resort facilities located in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan and extends the obligations for modernization until the end of 2029. Kazakhstan is required to upgrade its facilities, transforming them into 3- and 4-star hotels operating year-round, with the

Investments from Saudi Arabia in the Eurasian region countries increased by more than $2 billion in 1.5 years

- According to the EDB, there has been a significant increase in direct investments from Saudi Arabia to the countries of the Eurasian region over the past year and a half. By the end of the first half of 2025, the total volume of accumulated investments from Saudi Arabia in this region reached $4.17 billion, which indicates an increase of over $2 billion during the specified period.

Bishkek Received 95 New Buses and 42 Units of Special Equipment

Photo by the press service of the Cabinet In Bishkek, the transfer of 95 new buses and 42 units of special equipment took place, conducted by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The ceremony was held at depot No. 1, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. According to Adylbek Kasymaliev, this event is an important step in renewing urban transport and services. He emphasized that the Bishkek city administration places great importance on the

Japan mobilizes army due to record snowfall, casualties reported

The number of fatalities due to abnormal snowfall in Japan has risen to 46, and 558 people have been injured, according to BILD. According to reports, in some cases, the bodies of victims were found only after several days, as they were buried under thick layers of snow. There have also been accidents caused by snow sliding off building roofs, and reports of private homes being destroyed in the affected regions.

Cisco President: AI Agents Need Reliability Checks Just Like Employees

At a recent AI summit in Amsterdam, Jeetu Patel stated that Cisco has developed a product whose code is entirely generated by AI. He also added that by the end of 2026, the company plans to have at least half a dozen such products. When asked how this would affect the future of programmers, Patel advised: “Do not be afraid that AI will take your job. It is much more concerning that someone who can better utilize AI will do so. At Cisco, AI development will become the norm for all programmers.”

Two parliamentary groups nominated Marlen Mamataliyev for the speaker position.

At the last meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, it became known that Marlen Mamataliyev was nominated for the position of speaker. This decision was made by the parliamentary groups "Ala-Too" and "Eldik," which supported his candidacy.

The Bishkek City Hall has increased rental fees at the markets

The city authorities claim that this decision will help develop trading areas. The increase in rental fees in the markets of Bishkek was announced on February 11 at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council.

The wording regarding the status of the Russian language has been changed in the Constitution of Kazakhstan.

As part of the work on the updated edition of the Constitution of Kazakhstan, the provision concerning the Russian language has been revised. This was reported by Bakyt Nurmukhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Court, at the tenth meeting of the working group.

What Awaits the City of Uzgen in the Coming Years: The Mayor Outlined Priority Areas

The city of Uzgen is preparing for significant changes. As part of the development strategy set to last until 2026, plans include the construction of new educational institutions, improvements in digital security, updates to road infrastructure, and the implementation of a unified design code. Eldos Taev, the mayor of Uzgen, shared with a Turmush correspondent the current projects and plans for the city's improvement.

The Ministry of Construction fined a developer in Bishkek 400,000 soms

As a result of an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Construction, the developer was fined 400,000 soms for violations of building regulations in Bishkek. The agency reported that violations were found during the construction of a nine-story residential complex at the address: N. Kopernika St., 26/1, as well as a fourteen-story building on J. Baatyra St., 50a.

The Disaster Medicine Service has been granted the right to provide assistance to the civilian population in peacetime

The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to amend the resolution "On the Establishment of the Emergency Medical Service (Medical Service) under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic," issued on August 19, 2024, under number 481. The resolution No. 51, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on January 31, 2026, outlines new opportunities for this service. These changes are aimed at more effective use of military medical equipment owned by

Adilet Orozbekov appointed Secretary of the Security Council

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council. Orozbekov was born in 1978 and graduated from the International University of Kyrgyzstan, where he studied diplomacy and international law. He also trained at the FSB Academy of Russia.

Kazakhstan leases resort land from Kyrgyzstan for 49 years

According to the signed agreement, Kazakhstan will be able to attract investors and has the right to demolish existing facilities on the leased lands. Senate Deputy Nuriya Niyazova clarified that four facilities are being transferred to Kazakhstan's ownership: the "Kazakhstan" sanatorium, the "Samal" rest house, the "University" sports and health camp, and the "Olympus" center. Niyazova also reported on the implementation of an investment project

The junior team of Kyrgyzstan participated in a curling tournament in China

Teams from countries such as Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, and Russia competed in the tournament, creating a high level of competition. The Kyrgyz national team consists of students from the scientific-educational complex "Lomonosov School," representing the national curling federation.

Kazakhstan invests over 26 billion tenge in its resorts on Issyk-Kul

Investment in the resort and recreational sector in Issyk-Kul will exceed 26 billion tenge, as reported by the Deputy Minister of Finance of Kazakhstan, Dauren Temirbekov, during a briefing in the Senate, according to Kazinform. According to Temirbekov, Almara Petroleum will be the investor for the sports and wellness center "Olympus," which is managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. A total of 3.7 billion tenge will be allocated for this purpose. Additionally, around 10

The powers of the current Parliament of Kazakhstan will cease on July 1.

The draft of the new Constitution also states that elections to the Kurultai must be announced by the President of Kazakhstan within a month and held within two months after the Constitution comes into force. According to Article 94, the new Constitution, approved in a republican referendum, will come into effect on July 1, 2026, and on that day the current Constitution will cease to be in effect.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Yerbek Kosherbayev, will visit Kyrgyzstan on an official visit.

From February 12 to 13, 2026, Yerbek Kosherbayev, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, will visit the Kyrgyz Republic on an official visit. During his visit, he will hold talks with Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and will also meet with high-ranking representatives of the country's leadership. In negotiations with Kulubaev, the parties intend to discuss the current state and future of bilateral cooperation in areas such as politics,

Deputies Said Goodbye to the Tashiev Speaker "With Tears in Their Eyes"

Today, the atmosphere in the Jogorku Kenesh was touching as deputies bid farewell to Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who unexpectedly announced his resignation as speaker. The meeting hall was filled with words of gratitude, but discussions about the reasons for his decision took place in the corridors. In their speeches, the elected representatives summarized the work of the former speaker and called on their colleagues for unity, warning against actions that could destabilize the situation.

In Bishkek, patrol officers identified a Land Cruiser with illegal tinting and a special signaling device.

During the "Behind the Wheel" raid in Bishkek, patrol police officers detained a Toyota Land Cruiser 200, whose front windows were found to be tinted, and it was also equipped with a signaling loudspeaker device (SLD). This became known on February 12 from reports by the press service of the Patrol Police. During the inspection, it was revealed that the driver did not have a permit for the tinting from the relevant authority. Additionally, the presence of the SLD also served as

BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide due to fire risk

The company clarified that the issue affects vehicles with starter relays that were produced from July 2020 to July 2022. This concerns BMW 2 Series Coupe models, as well as various versions of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Series, 6th Series Gran Turismo, and the X4, X5, X6, and Z4 crossovers. BMW also added that drivers are advised not to leave their vehicles with the engine running unattended. During the operation of such vehicles, smoke or a characteristic smell may be noticed, both while driving

In Kyrgyzstan, about 6,000 new cases of cancer are detected annually - Jumabaev

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a continuing increase in the number of oncological diseases. Currently, more than 30 thousand people have a cancer diagnosis, with about 6 thousand new cases registered each year. Amangeldy Jumabaev, the deputy director of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, discussed this in an interview on the ElTR television channel. He noted that despite the rising number of patients, the mortality rate is gradually decreasing due to advancements in diagnostics and

The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reimbursed pharmacies for subsidized medications over 409 million soms in 2025.

In 2025, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) made payments totaling 409.7 million soms for medications dispensed on subsidized prescriptions. According to the fund, such reimbursements became possible, allowing thousands of citizens of Kyrgyzstan to receive necessary treatment by covering only part of the cost of medications. “The prescription of subsidized medications is carried out by family doctors strictly based on medical indications. Prescriptions are generated electronically and

Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over the keys to more than 100 new buses and special vehicles to the Bishkek city administration

Despite the divorce, a man from Bishkek stalked and beat his ex-wife.

On February 12, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in torture. A 34-year-old woman from Bishkek contacted the police on February 11 for help, stating that her ex-husband came to her rented apartment, beat her, twisted her arms, and began to threaten her.