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How the preparation for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is going
Economy

How the preparation for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is going

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the project for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is beginning, with a capacity of 1,860 MW. The press service of the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan shared details about the current state of preparatory work. In the ministry, this project is referred to as the "project of the century." Currently, the installation of power transmission lines is underway, and temporary residential settlements, bridges, and roads are being constructed.

11.02.2026, 13:07
Society

In the villages of the At-Bashinsky district, preparations are underway for the implementation of the "Taza Suu" project.

The "Taza Suu" project aims to address the issue of providing quality drinking water in the villages of At-Bashy and Ak-Jar. The implementation of this project is carried out by the village government with the support of the Asian Development Bank. On February 12, 2025, a meeting was held between project representatives and local residents, during which it was announced that the cost-estimation and project documentation had been completed and successfully passed the state examination.

11.02.2026, 13:05
Russia is Preparing for a New Fuel Crisis, - "Moscow Komsomolets"
World

Russia is Preparing for a New Fuel Crisis, - "Moscow Komsomolets"

According to the publication "Moskovsky Komsomolets," the rise in wholesale fuel prices is quickly reflected in retail prices, reminiscent of the fuel crisis situation last autumn, when similar scenarios became increasingly likely. The lifting of the ban on gasoline exports for producers has become a forced measure. This ban was introduced at the end of August 2025, when long queues of drivers trying to refuel their cars appeared at gas stations. In some regions experiencing a

11.02.2026, 13:01
Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva: Not Even a White Cat Should Have Run Between Them
Politics

Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva: Not Even a White Cat Should Have Run Between Them

Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, commented on the recent significant changes in the country's leadership. On her social media page, she spoke about the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev from the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In her comment, the politician used a vivid expression to emphasize the closeness between the president and Tashiev.

11.02.2026, 12:56
Politics

The deputy requests the development of a support program for specialists in agriculture

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Saltanat Amanova proposed the need to develop a program aimed at supporting agrarians. She noted that in recent years, a significant number of young specialists have been leaving to work in Germany and the United Kingdom in the field of agriculture. “Some of them are constantly abroad, while others decide to stay after just one visit. We receive requests from citizens who are eager to develop agriculture in their country by applying the experience

11.02.2026, 12:53
Rector of the Tourism Academy: Without Practice, Graduates Are Not Ready for the Profession
Society

Rector of the Tourism Academy: Without Practice, Graduates Are Not Ready for the Profession

The Academy of Tourism is a private higher educational institution focused on training personnel for the hotel, service, and tourism industries. The educational process here is built with consideration of labor market requirements and is aimed at practical training of students, their early immersion in the professional environment, and active collaboration with employers. The educational programs cover areas such as tourism, management, hotel business, international relations, and linguistics,

11.02.2026, 12:53
Politics

Citrus Production is Growing in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growth in citrus production. The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, announced this information at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, by 2026, 22 nurseries will be ready to provide 15 million 37 thousand seedlings.

11.02.2026, 12:50
January 2026 became a record month for the number of magnetic storms
Society

January 2026 became a record month for the number of magnetic storms

January 2026 turned out to be a record month for the number of magnetic storms. According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute for Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the number of days with magnetic storms this month reached a maximum since 2017. The first month of 2026 confirms forecasts that it will be the most active in terms of geomagnetic storms in the last ten years. In January, magnetic storms were observed on 10 out of 31 days — the highest figure in the

11.02.2026, 12:48
Politics

Two Types of Support for Milk Producers in Kyrgyzstan Proposed by Bakyt Torobaev

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, urged dairy producers to focus on the quality of their products rather than the quantity. According to Torobaev, farmers have access to two forms of preferential support. The first is a loan at a rate of 3% for the purchase of purebred cows. If farmers do not wish to take out a loan, they can receive purebred

11.02.2026, 12:48
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By December 1, it is planned to complete 40% of the construction work at Jalal-Abad International Airport, - Cabinet of Ministers

- As part of the implementation of the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the work plan for 2026, one of the points of which is the creation of a new international airport in Jalal-Abad. According to the official document, by December 1, it is planned to complete 40% of the total construction work. The project executor is the company GAGA, which is working in cooperation with the Open Joint Stock Company "Airports of

11.02.2026, 12:48
Akimaliev: We must do everything to ensure that not a single gram, not a single liter of water goes to waste.
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Akimaliev: We must do everything to ensure that not a single gram, not a single liter of water goes to waste.

- It is important to learn to conserve water, regardless of weather conditions. The problem is that up to 50% of this valuable resource is lost in irrigation channels dug into the ground. These are catastrophic losses, as half of the moisture does not reach the fields. Therefore, it is necessary to invest in the cementing of irrigation systems, cleaning of ditches, and construction of small reservoirs to regulate water flow.

11.02.2026, 12:46
Economy

There is not enough subsidized financing for all agricultural producers, - Ministry of Agriculture

As of the end of 2025, the implementation of state programs for preferential financing in the agricultural sector is practically complete. The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Duyyshev, shared this information on February 11. He noted that the FSХ-13 program was successfully completed by commercial banks at 100%, while the overall execution rate of all six programs was 99.3%. Duyyshev also added that, despite this, not all farmers

11.02.2026, 12:43
Society

"We Must Preserve Issyk-Kul." Torobaev Announced Changes for Farmers

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev stated that the Issyk-Kul region must fully transition to drip irrigation. He emphasized: "We must preserve Lake Issyk-Kul. If farmers continue to take all the water from the BSR and BDR, the lake will not be able to replenish." For this purpose, a transition to drip irrigation is planned for the entire region.

11.02.2026, 12:43
Agricultural Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Kadamjay District
Society / Exclusive

Agricultural Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Kadamjay District

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, agricultural facilities located in the Moldо-Niyaz area have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the State Commission for Combating Corruption (GKNB). According to information from the state committee, in the 2000s, a plot of land measuring 0.86 hectares, along with warehouses for storing agricultural products, was illegally transferred into private hands without proper title documents.

11.02.2026, 12:42
Economy

Farmers do not want to develop and learn new technologies, - Bakyt Torobaev

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, 2026, Deputy Chyngyz Ajibayev proposed an initiative for training farmers from the Leilek district. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev noted that since January 16, seminars for farmers organized by the Ministry of Agriculture have been taking place in the south of the country.

11.02.2026, 12:42
The showing of the musical "Suymonkul" has been postponed indefinitely.
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The showing of the musical "Suymonkul" has been postponed indefinitely.

The performance of the national musical "Suymonkul," which takes place at the Toktogul Satylganov Philharmonic and was created based on the script by playwright Akbar Kubanychbekov, has been postponed indefinitely. This decision was made for technical reasons, as reported by representatives of the Ministry of Culture. To ensure high quality of the production, it is necessary to refine the stage equipment and conduct thorough technical preparation of all processes. The new date for

11.02.2026, 12:40