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Kyrgyzstan will be visited by the Prime Minister of Tajikistan on a working visit
Politics

Kyrgyzstan will be visited by the Prime Minister of Tajikistan on a working visit

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

12.02.2026, 17:11
Society

Marlen Mamataliyev acted as the toraga and gave the first instruction to the staff of the Jogorku Kenesh.

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

12.02.2026, 17:10
Education

In Kara-Kul, measures to prevent offenses among adolescents were discussed

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.

12.02.2026, 17:10
Economy

Torobaev revealed the price at which dairy plants buy milk from farmers

- 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.

12.02.2026, 17:09
Sports

Dilnura Abibullakzy will continue her career in the Kazakhstan Championship

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.

12.02.2026, 17:07
Economy

Cooperative project in the EAEU requires the participation of at least three countries, - Ministry of Economic Development

- 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

12.02.2026, 17:01
Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev proposed to create a credit line between the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and state banks for priority sectors of the economy.

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

12.02.2026, 17:01
Economy

The Ministry of Economic Development has started the development of a small business support program until 2030.

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.

12.02.2026, 16:58
Judoist from Kyrgyzstan Wins Bronze at the Open Masters Games 2026
Sports / Exclusive

Judoist from Kyrgyzstan Wins Bronze at the Open Masters Games 2026

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

12.02.2026, 16:53
Syrgabaev: The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway - Key to Transit Potential
Society / Exclusive

Syrgabaev: The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway - Key to Transit Potential

As of today, the 2nd meeting of the transport ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is taking place in Istanbul, where the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abstat Syrybaev, is participating. During the meeting, key issues related to the expansion of transport links, development of logistics corridors, reduction of transport barriers, and implementation of modern digital technologies are being discussed.

12.02.2026, 16:53
Dzhunushaliev: Bishkek Attracted Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Infrastructure Development
Society / Exclusive

Dzhunushaliev: Bishkek Attracted Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Infrastructure Development

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an eco-technological plant for the processing of solid household waste has been opened with investments amounting to $95 million. This was reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Dzhunushaliev, at a recent board meeting. The plant is capable of processing up to 365,000 tons of waste annually, starting with 1,000 tons per day in the first phase, and generates electricity with a capacity of 30 MW, significantly improving the ecological and energy

12.02.2026, 16:50
Society / Exclusive

One-Way Traffic Opened on North-South Route After Avalanche Collapse

On the alternative North-South highway, in the Aral area, the work to clear the snow avalanche has been successfully completed, allowing for one-way traffic to be opened. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It has been reported that, at the moment, employees of Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 24 continue to carry out clearing operations aimed at restoring two-way traffic. Three loaders, two graders, one Howo truck, and 12 workers are

12.02.2026, 16:49
A referendum on limiting the country's population will be held in Switzerland. This is a measure against immigration.
World

A referendum on limiting the country's population will be held in Switzerland. This is a measure against immigration.

The referendum is initiated by the right-wing conservative Swiss People's Party, which began collecting signatures for a petition to limit immigration in 2024. This party controls about one-third of the seats in the Federal Assembly of Switzerland. Despite the government and parliament opposing this proposal, the referendum was automatically triggered after more than 100,000 citizens signed the petition.

12.02.2026, 16:40
Sadyr Japarov met with the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zou Jiayi
Exclusive

Sadyr Japarov met with the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zou Jiayi

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Zou Jia, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, on February 12. The meeting discussed opportunities for joint work on large projects focused on industrialization, development of transport logistics, and strengthening Kyrgyzstan's transit potential. Initiatives in the fields of agriculture and energy were also considered. The head of state emphasized that industrialization is one of the key areas for growth

12.02.2026, 16:40
Society

Deputy of the BGK reported the beating of an employee by the management of the MP and the man being brought to the brink of a heart attack

At the commission meeting on February 11, dedicated to issues of municipal property, land matters, and urban planning, Asanbekov drew attention to a problem arising from the organization of parking on Isakeyeva Street, 18. Residents informed him that parking spaces were occupied by cars belonging to a dealership selling Chinese cars. The deputy was outraged that instead of resolving the issue, the municipal service extended the agreement allowing the dealership to use spaces for 100 cars,

12.02.2026, 16:34
In the Nookat District, searches were conducted among supporters of "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"
Incidents

In the Nookat District, searches were conducted among supporters of "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"

Supporters and active members of the organization became the target of searches Employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the Internal Affairs Department (UVD) of the Osh region conducted a series of operational-investigative activities in the Osh region. The main goal of these actions is to monitor the religious situation and prevent the activities of the radical organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami," as reported by the GKNB press service.

12.02.2026, 16:31
In Bishkek, 12 million soms are planned to be spent on the demolition of trolleybus poles
Society

In Bishkek, 12 million soms are planned to be spent on the demolition of trolleybus poles

Photo 24.kg The municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" has announced a tender for the demolition of trolleybus poles in the capital. The total contract amount is 12 million 46 thousand soms, as reported by 24.kg citing Bermet Borubaeva, the founder of the initiative group #BishkekSmog. According to the activist, the Ministry of Finance previously stated that the transfer of 100 trolleybuses would not incur additional costs for the local budget. However, in reality, the costs

12.02.2026, 16:29