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The Ministry of Construction suspended the construction of a high-rise building near school No. 61 and withdrew the construction documents.

According to the instruction of the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdana Oruntaeva, the construction of a 14-story residential building near School No. 61 has been temporarily halted, and the title documents for this project have been annulled. The press service of the Ministry of Construction confirmed this information. The situation surrounding the construction has attracted public attention, and a video appeal from local residents expressing their

10.02.2026, 18:01
Education

In 2025, 91 kindergartens were opened in Kyrgyzstan

In 2025, 91 kindergartens were built and began operating in Kyrgyzstan. This data is presented in the final report of the Ministry of Education and Science. Out of the total number, 32 kindergartens were created using funds from the republican budget.

10.02.2026, 18:01
Tokayev praised Nazarbayev for the Constitution
World

Tokayev praised Nazarbayev for the Constitution

photo: DW President Tokayev noted that no one intends to question the significance of the current Constitution, which has played a key role in the country's achievements over three decades. He added that much of the credit for this should go to the first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev. "The Constitution was adopted at a time when Kazakhstan was just beginning its path to independence and reflects the difficult years of our state's formation," Tokayev emphasized. The head

10.02.2026, 17:59
The Ministry of Internal Affairs leads the standings of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship
Society

The Ministry of Internal Affairs leads the standings of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship

In Bishkek, at the Kozhomkul Sports Palace, the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among National League teams is underway. This season, eight teams are participating in the tournament, playing against each other in a round-robin format during the first round. After three game days, the teams of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and "Kara-Suu" occupy the top spots in the standings, each having won their latest matches.

10.02.2026, 17:56
The head of the NAI checked the implementation of the aviation project in the SEZ "Bishkek"
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The head of the NAI checked the implementation of the aviation project in the SEZ "Bishkek"

The National Agency for Investments (NAI) conducted a visit to the Bishkek Free Economic Zone, where its representatives familiarized themselves with the implementation of an important investment project and visited the production facilities of Heli Sky LLC. During the visit, participants were able to see the already launched production and technical capacities of the Mi-171 and Mi-8 helicopter maintenance center. They also studied the infrastructure of the regional spare parts warehouse and

10.02.2026, 17:55
Health

Cases of Down syndrome are more frequently registered in the city of Bishkek, - Ministry of Health

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, which took place on February 10, First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov presented data on cases of Down syndrome registered in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the highest number of cases is observed in Bishkek. On the committee's agenda was information regarding the implementation of the Jogorku Kenesh resolution concerning children with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.

10.02.2026, 17:54
Society

Corruption Perception Index for 2025. Kyrgyzstan Improved Indicators

The organization Transparency International has released its annual report on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025. This year, only five countries in the post-Soviet space improved their positions. Kyrgyzstan, with a score of 26 points, rose by one point. Other countries with positive dynamics include Azerbaijan (30 points, +8), Ukraine (36, +1), Latvia (60, +1), and Lithuania (65, +2). At the same time, a decline in indicators is observed in Belarus (31, -2), Uzbekistan (31, -1),

10.02.2026, 17:52
Resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev. What he is remembered for during five years as head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)
Politics

Resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev. What he is remembered for during five years as head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)

Kamchybek Tashiev, who headed the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, became a central figure in the political and security structures of the country during his tenure. His recent resignation, which became a significant event at the beginning of 2026, was explained by President Sadyr Japarov as a decision made "in the interests of the state, to avoid a split and strengthen unity." What were the main achievements and memorable moments of Tashiev's five-year

10.02.2026, 17:51
Health

The Ministry of Health is ready to reconsider the classification of rare diseases

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 10, the First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov announced the ministry's intention to revise the classification of rare diseases, transitioning from ICD-10 to ICD-11. During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of the Jogorku Kenesh's resolution concerning children with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy were discussed.

10.02.2026, 17:51
Politics

The press secretary of Sadyr Japarov provided more details about the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev.

Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, spoke on Facebook, clarifying a previously made comment regarding Sadyr Japarov's words about the resignation of Tashiev. He noted that some of his statements "were misunderstood or distorted." Alagozov also indicated that this concerns individuals such as Bekbolot Talgarbekov and Emilbek Uzakbaev, who, using the name of Kamchybek Tashiev, initiated calls to various people—from deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh to

10.02.2026, 17:50
Education

The coverage of preschool education for children reached 51%

In 2025, according to the Ministry of Education, 51% of children aged 3 to 5 years, which amounts to 320 thousand, gained access to preschool education in 2,344 institutions. Out of the total number of kindergartens, 490 are private. The number of kindergartens increased by 347 compared to the previous year, 2024. Additionally, 560 short-term kindergartens were organized throughout the republic, which were able to reach 32,200 children.

10.02.2026, 17:49
Education

More than 18,000 children with disabilities study in regular schools, - Ministry of Education

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Gulshan Abdildaeva, the chief specialist of the Department of School and Extracurricular Education of the Ministry of Education and Science, announced that 327 correctional classes have been opened in 44 schools in Kyrgyzstan. In these classes, 4,270 children are receiving education as part of the inclusive education program.

10.02.2026, 17:45
Education

In the last 5 years, 24 schools have been built in Bishkek

At a meeting of the Ministry of Education's board, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced information about the construction of 24 schools in the city over the past five years. According to him, among them, 9 are new buildings, while 15 are expansions of existing schools.

10.02.2026, 17:45
Ramadan in Tajikistan will begin on February 19
World

Ramadan in Tajikistan will begin on February 19

According to Mukimi, astronomical calculations show that the beginning of Ramadan in 2026 will also fall on February 19, which will be a Thursday. Additionally, he noted that on February 10 of this year, a meeting of the Council of Ulema took place, where a corresponding decision was made based on data from the Institute of Astrophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan.

10.02.2026, 17:44