New sanctions could create competition in the crypto market The European Commission has proposed an initiative to ban all transactions with cryptocurrencies related to Russia, as reported by TRT citing the Financial Times.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has successfully developed an automated information system called the "Unified System for Providing State Subsidies to Seed Production Farms of the Kyrgyz Republic," or AIS "Subsidy." The State Institution "AgroSmart" worked on its creation. This system is aimed at simplifying and automating all processes related to the submission, review, and accounting of applications for receiving subsidies.
Traffic is halted on the Aral–Kazarman section On February 12, an avalanche occurred on the alternative North-South route in the Aral–Kazarman area (between km 243 and 296), according to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On the Aral – Kazarman section of the alternative north-south road, an avalanche has occurred, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the agency's information, the avalanche struck at the 243rd to 296th kilometers of the route. Currently, the volume of snow that has fallen is being assessed. Traffic on this section has been completely halted. Photo from the Ministry of Transport The road is being cleared by the road maintenance
Kamila Talieva, a deputy, called on her colleagues to draft an appeal to the president regarding the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev. She noted that the parliament needs strong and resilient individuals capable of handling political challenges. In her opinion, one should not come to parliament merely for convenience or a salary. Commenting on the recent events surrounding Kamchybek Tashiev's resignation, Talieva expressed dissatisfaction with her colleagues. She noted that she expected
An criminal case has been initiated in this matter on the grounds of a crime provided for by Article 210 (Embezzlement and Misappropriation of Entrusted Property) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui Region. Citizen S.M., born in 1986, was detained and placed in a temporary detention facility. The investigation is ongoing.
As of February 1, the Social Fund of Kyrgyzstan has made payments totaling 6 billion 73 million soms, benefiting nearly 230 thousand citizens. It is important to note that according to current legislation, pension savings can be used not only upon reaching retirement age. Currently, citizens have the opportunity to direct funds towards mortgage repayment, including options that comply with Islamic financial principles, as well as for a down payment to participate in shared construction.
Two suspects accused of large-scale fraud have been detained in the Chui region. According to information from the regional police department, on February 3, 2026, a resident of Bishkek, a man born in 1985, approached the Alamudun district police department for assistance regarding the actions of a little-known citizen named K.
The President has signed a decree to hold a referendum. The document states: “To submit the draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan to a republican referendum with the following question: ‘Do you accept the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the draft of which was published in the media on February 12?’ The organization and conduct of the voting have been entrusted to the central, territorial, and local electoral commissions, while the government has been tasked with ensuring
The specialists of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic have confirmed that it is indeed possible to receive a pension by proxy. Pensioners can issue a power of attorney in accordance with the norms of civil legislation of the country to receive their payments.
Administrative fines were imposed by the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic on three candidates, one citizen, and one media outlet for violating election campaign rules. The working group responsible for informing voters and ensuring compliance with campaign rules found that on January 17 of this year, Erkinbek Kyrbashov, using his Facebook page, published a post about Gulnura Apsabirova. In this message, he highlighted her professional achievements and characterized her as a
Deputy Marlen Mamataliev has been nominated for the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, according to information provided by several sources from the parliament, reports Kaktus.media. According to preliminary data, no alternative candidates are anticipated.
Aiyl Bank announces the launch of a preferential lending program aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in the Kyrgyz Republic. This initiative is focused on government support for businesses, improving access to long-term financial resources on favorable terms, stimulating investments, and creating and preserving jobs. The program is targeted at both individual entrepreneurs and legal entities operating in key sectors of the economy, including:
In the city of Kant, an employee of a pawnshop has been detained on suspicion of embezzling funds amounting to 4 million soms.
Since February 12, eight enterprises from Kyrgyzstan have been included in the list of those permitted to export to China, according to information provided by the Ministry of Water Management, Agriculture, and Processing. This decision is the result of thorough work carried out by the veterinary service, which specializes in the development of livestock, pastures, and feed.
In a new report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), it is noted that over 70% of lawmakers worldwide have faced violence from citizens, including in the online space. IPU Secretary-General Martin Chungong issued a warning about the increasing hostility towards elected representatives during a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York. The report, titled "When Society Turns Hostile: Political Violence Against Parliamentarians," highlights the rise in cases of intimidation
During the recent Collegium of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, important issues related to the implementation of the National Development Program, which is planned until 2030, were discussed. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev emphasized the strategic goal of achieving a GDP per capita level of $4,500. First Deputy Minister of Economy Choro Seitiov presented a report on the state of the economy for 2025, noting significant growth: the GDP
The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, has approved an order introducing Guidelines concerning the accounting of visits and the collection of entrance fees for specially protected natural areas of the Kyrgyz Republic. Order No. 01-01/23, adopted on February 2, 2026, aims to improve the system of visit accounting, as well as the transparency of financial flows and the uniform application of legislative norms, which should enhance the effectiveness
On February 11, the teams participating in the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship held their next matches during the off-season. The Kochkor-Ata club "Neftchi," competing in Belek (Turkey), achieved an impressive victory over the Uzbek "Khorezm," finishing the game with a score of 4:0.
On the fifth competitive day of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the events were filled with significant victories and new records. Some teams continue to demonstrate their strong positions, while for others, such as the Kyrgyzstan national team, the competitions are just beginning. French Triumph in BiathlonÉric Perrot from France became the star of the day, winning the individual 20 km race with a time of 47:58.1 and only one miss. The second place went to Italian Tommaso Giacomelli
As of February 12 of this year, due to changes in weather conditions, snowfall is observed in most regions of the country. Continuous work is being carried out to clear the roads, reports the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the provided information, road services are fully controlling all routes assigned to them.
On February 10 of this year, a meeting took place in Berlin between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and Heinrich Kerstgens, a member of the management board of Rhenus SE. The main topic of discussion was potential cooperation in the field of transport logistics. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the dialogue, emphasis was placed on the development of the country's railway
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som as of February 12. According to the regulator:
At a joint press conference held after the meeting of the leaders of the parliaments of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey — Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu and Numan Kurtulmuş — Turkey's initiative to increase trade turnover with Kyrgyzstan to $5 billion was announced. This was reported by Anadolu. Numan Kurtulmuş emphasized that the development of relations between the two countries is based on agreements reached during the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Kyrgyzstan in 2024. Currently,