A Women's Volleyball Tournament Took Place in the Ak-Talinsky District: Who Took the Cup?

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, a volleyball tournament was held, featuring teams of girls and women. The results of the competition determined the best teams. Turmush correspondent reports that nurse Zhyldyz Abdyldaeva from the Ak-Tal District Center for General Medical Practice noted that these tournaments are held monthly to promote health and enhance solidarity among women. The event took place in the village of Terek, where 9 teams competed.

Asian Championship: Sofia Babunova will perform today

Today, February 9, in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Sofia Babunova will compete at the Asian Cycling Championship. Sofia will participate in the individual time trial over a distance of 62.4 km, where she will compete against 30 other female cyclists. The start is scheduled for 15:30 Bishkek time.

Turkish investments in the Eurasian region increased by 19% over the past year and a half

- According to the EDB, by mid-2025, the volume of accumulated investments from Turkey in the Eurasian region will reach $18.6 billion. Over the past year and a half, the volume of investments has increased by 19%, which exceeds the average indicators for the region. Thus, the growth amounted to $3 billion.

More than 400 Kyrgyz enterprises included in the EAEU register for the export of livestock products

- The export of livestock products from Kyrgyzstan to the EAEU countries is possible only for those enterprises that are included in the Union's register and comply with veterinary standards. To date, more than 400 companies have been included in this register. This was reported by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, on the radio. According to Tabaldiev, among the registered producers are

In the parliament, there is interest in whether neighbors pay for water usage

The question of fair distribution of water resources between neighboring countries was raised at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy. Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev expressed concern about whether neighbors are paying for the water they use. Kydyraliev reminded that back in the sixth convocation, Kyrgyzstan borrowed between 500 to 600 million dollars from the World Bank for the needs of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station. According to him, 80% of the water goes to

In the Batken Region, mandarins, oranges, and lemons are successfully grown

In 2025, the harvest of more than seven thousand tons of tropical fruits is planned Modern agricultural technologies are being implemented in the Batken region for the successful cultivation of citrus fruits. Specialists from the Kadamjai and Batken districts have started breeding seedlings of mandarins, oranges, and lemons.

The Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall proposes to abandon the division of classes by language of instruction.

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments, held on February 9, the head of the Education Department of the Bishkek City Hall, Rakhат Musaева, shared the problems related to providing schools with qualified teachers. She pointed out that the opening of schools with Russian as the language of instruction in new residential areas often leads to low-quality education. In particular, Musaева noted that out of more than 400

Strategic facilities in Talas returned to state ownership

In Talas, the return of strategic facilities of category "B" to state ownership has occurred, as reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided data, in 2003, S.T.D., who headed the public association "Toboi," in collaboration with representatives of the Talas branch of the State Cadastre and the State Talas Main Water Management Authority, carried out the illegal privatization of facilities necessary for the

Deputy: Why do Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan not pay for irrigation water from Kyrgyzstan?

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, and Ecology held on February 9, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev raised the question of whether neighboring countries pay for irrigation water from Kyrgyzstan. He noted that there is a shortage of water due to global climate change. “At the same time, about 80% of the water from our reservoirs goes to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. How are we addressing this issue with them?” - Kydyraliev inquired.

Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia Discussed Joint Investment Projects in Industry and Agriculture

On February 9, Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with the Ambassador of Mongolia to Kyrgyzstan, Sodnom Ganhuuyag. During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on October 24, 2024, between the National Investment Agency of Kyrgyzstan and the National Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia were discussed.

The population of Uzbekistan has exceeded 38.2 million people

The population of Uzbekistan has been increasing for the third consecutive year; however, the growth rate continues to decline — in 2024, the increase was 2.2%, while last year it was 2%. Despite this, Uzbekistan remains the most populous country in Central Asia and demonstrates high population growth rates.

Scientists, former prime ministers, and deputies urged Zaparov to hold early elections

A collective appeal requesting the immediate conduct of new presidential elections has been sent to President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu. Among the 75 signatories of the appeal are scholars, former prime ministers, former deputies, and representatives of the public, who emphasize that the current president was elected in 2021 under the provisions of the old Constitution. After its amendment in April 2021, legal disagreements arose regarding the

In Talas, the GKNB uncovered illegal privatization of water intakes worth 36 million soms

The State National Security Committee (GKNB) has returned to state ownership objects that were previously illegally privatized in the Talas region and are essential for the livelihood of the population.

Musk stated that the first city on the Moon could appear within the next 10 years.

According to Musk, the completion of the lunar city could take less than 10 years, while the first steps towards building a city on Mars are planned for 5–7 years from now. The change in the company's plan is due to the fact that lunar exploration appears to be a more realistic and quicker solution. Musk believes that the lunar project could develop faster than the Martian one. He noted that flights to Mars are only possible once every 26 months, making the journey long and complicated.

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic expects the return of specialists from Russia

Kanybek Dosmambetov, head of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, met with about 60 Kyrgyz medical professionals in Moscow. The main topic of discussion was the return of specialists to their homeland and the creation of necessary conditions for their professional activities.

The Mystery of the Death of Kazakh Supermodel Ruslana Korshunova is Once Again in the Spotlight

It has been discovered that the model had visited Epstein's island, where illegal orgies took place. Nearly two decades after the tragic death of Kazakhstan supermodel Ruslana Korshunova, her story has once again made headlines. Documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's case have surfaced, mentioning her name, reports Tengri Life.

Engineer of the Ak-Suysky RES detained for receiving a bribe

Emomali Rahmon condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in Pakistan

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon expressed his deep condemnation regarding the terrorist attack that occurred on February 6 in Islamabad, where a suicide bomber attacked a Shia mosque, claiming the lives of dozens of people. On the following day, February 7, Rahmon sent letters of condolence to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the press service of the President of Tajikistan reported.

In Kyrgyzstan, the time to obtain permits for transportation to China has been reduced by 144 times

In 2025, as part of the "Government Accelerators" program, 12 reforms aimed at addressing pressing socio-economic issues were initiated in the Kyrgyz Republic. The press service of the president's administration reported that all planned projects achieved their goals. Digitization of Transportation Processes to China One of the most significant reforms was the simplification of the procedure for obtaining permits for road transport to China. Previously, due to the lack of

Russian actor Mikhail Efremov will take the stage for the first time after prison

Mikhail Efremov, a Russian actor, will make his first appearance on stage after serving his sentence in a penal colony related to a tragic car accident at the end of March. He will participate in the play "Without Witnesses," based on the play by Sofia Prokofyeva "Conversation Without a Witness," which will take place at the "Workshop '12'" theater of Nikita Mikhalkov. The premiere is scheduled for March 25 and 26, according to the theater's

Admission to state driving schools starts on February 10. There are conditions.

Starting from February 10, the Kyrgyz Republic will begin accepting applications for state driving schools and will implement a modernized driver training program. This information was provided by Kaktus.media from the Office of the President of the KR. Applications can only be submitted online through the official resource avtomektep.srs.kg.

Former Deputy Head of the Government Apparatus Returned the Production Base to the State

The production base, which was previously illegally privatized in Bishkek, has been returned to the state. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information provided, the committee's employees discovered corruption schemes related to the alienation of property located at: 1a Timur Frunze Street. This includes workshops, warehouses, and a land plot of 0.64 hectares.

The Indian Coast Guard detained three tankers on suspicion of oil smuggling

According to information from the publication, the detained vessels may have been involved in the illegal transshipment of oil and petroleum products from conflict zones. It is believed that a "ship-to-ship" transshipment scheme was used in international waters, allowing them to evade customs duties, including those from India. The operation to detain the vessels was carried out using advanced technologies and specialized boarding teams, which conducted thorough inspections of the

Will the cryptocurrency market bring quadrillions of money to Kyrgyzstan?

According to experts, the turnover of cryptocurrencies in the country last year amounted to 1.78 trillion soms, while tax revenues reached 2 billion soms. According to information from the publication "Nomad," in 2025, the volume of operations in Kyrgyzstan's cryptocurrency market amounted to 1.78 trillion soms. Cryptocurrency specialist Asylbek Aitmatov emphasized that "in the future, this could grow to a quadrillion."

Field inspections by the central office of the State Tax Service have been abolished.

At a board meeting dedicated to the results of the agency's work, the head of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, announced significant transformations in tax administration. The key change was the cessation of excessive inspections of businesses.

Torobaev: Irrigation water will be supplied strictly according to the limit

At the meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, which took place on February 9, 2026, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova raised the issue of the impact of the introduced limits on the supply of irrigation water on farmers. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, responded to this question, confirming that irrigation water will now be provided strictly in accordance with the established limits.

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of pickpocketing incidents in public places has been detained

A resident of Bishkek, known as A.A., reported a theft to the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. The incident occurred on January 30, 2026, around 6:00 PM at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street, where unknown individuals pulled a mobile phone of the brand "iPhone 17 Pro Max" from her pocket. Based on this report, a criminal case was initiated under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning theft.

The Minister of Health met with Kyrgyz doctors working in Russia

During his visit to the Russian Federation, Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov met with a group of approximately 60 Kyrgyz medical professionals. The information was provided by the Ministry of Health. The discussion addressed both the issues of returning doctors to their homeland and creating conditions for successful professional activity within the healthcare system of Kyrgyzstan.

The industrial base in Bishkek was returned to state ownership.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, unauthorized appropriation of state property has been established, namely an industrial base that includes workshops, warehouses, and a land plot located at: Frunze St., 1A.

The junior fencing team of Bishkek will go to Indonesia for the Asian Championship.

The junior fencing team from Bishkek is preparing for a trip to Indonesia, where the Asian Championship will take place. This information was confirmed by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Recently, the Department of Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth Policy held a meeting with members of the city team, who will represent Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan on the international stage.

Employees of the State Center for Vehicle Registration Detained

Three employees of the city department of the State Center for Vehicle Registration were detained in Bishkek, according to information published by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. It was previously revealed that law enforcement agencies in the region uncovered a criminal group engaged in the production of fake certificates of completion from driving schools. Directors B.T. and M.A. illegally received between 40,000 and 120,000 soms through

In Bishkek School No. 84, 4,500 students are enrolled with a projected load of 900, - BGK deputy

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments on February 9, Deputy Erjan Nasiraliyev ("Adilet") announced that Bishkek School No. 84 has 4,500 students enrolled, while the projected capacity is only 900 students. Nasiraliyev emphasized that he raised this issue last year, pointing out the availability of a vacant plot for the construction of a new school.

The Minister of Construction checked the progress of the $10 million aerated concrete block factory construction

- During his visit, Minister Nurdin Oruntaev familiarized himself with the process of constructing a plant for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, located in the rural district of Kochkorbaev. The project, which costs $10 million, is being implemented by the company OsOO "HUA RUI" based on an investment agreement. The plant is scheduled to open in April 2026.

In Tash-Dobo, the GKNB uncovered the illegal transfer of a hectare of land

During operational activities, employees of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered the fact of illegal allocation of a land plot in the Alamudun area. The investigation revealed that several former officials of the Tash-Dobon rural council, having united in a criminal conspiracy, transferred a plot measuring 1.01 hectares to a citizen R.E.R. This plot is located within the boundaries of "Seil" in the territory of the Tash-Dobon rural council in the Chui region.

In China, a female robot with facial expressions and human body temperature has been created

Moya is capable of making eye contact, moving calmly, turning her head, and nodding. Thus, the humanoid truly lives up to its name. The robot is expected to be released at the end of 2026.

In Beijing, a unique "black horse" over a thousand years old has been exhibited

An extensive exhibition titled "Galloping Forward" has opened at the National Museum of China, dedicated to an important symbol of the lunar New Year. According to the Telegram channel "Chinese Panorama," the exhibition includes 120 invaluable artifacts that illustrate the centuries-old relationship between humans and horses. This exhibition is the result of significant collaboration: six leading cultural institutions in China were involved. Visitors will be able to observe

Igor Filin won the gold medal at the Asian Championship

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Igor Filin, won a gold medal at the Asian Cycling Championship held in Saudi Arabia. The competition among masters took place on February 8 over a distance of 62.4 km.

A bypass road has begun construction in Cholpon-Ata. Promised to be completed by the VIK.

The construction of a bypass road in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, has begun at the direction of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The press service of the ministry reports this. The decision to build the road was made considering the upcoming World Nomad Games (WNG) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The road will be four lanes and 15.64 km long, with design work being carried out simultaneously with construction.

Sadyr Japarov is called to hold presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan

75 individuals have appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu with a request to hold new presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan. Among the signatories are well-known scholars, former prime ministers, deputies, and public activists. To the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov

GKNB: Strategic Category "B" Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Talas

In the Jalal-Abad region, 65 substations will be overhauled.

In the Jalal-Abad region, a major overhaul of 65 substations is planned. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Energy. According to information from the agency, the work will be carried out at substations with voltages of 35, 110, 220, and 500 kV. In particular:

A fire broke out in a residential building in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, an incident occurred involving a fire in a residential building. According to information from the regional emergency management agency, the fire broke out on February 7 on Kulatov Street. Firefighters were involved in the emergency response, and three fire engines arrived at the scene.

Vogue, "mone", "Sanya". The Ministry of Agriculture recommends farmers to plant certain varieties

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology, and Environmental Protection held on February 9, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev presented a list of high-yield varieties: Wheat: "kolchuga," "mone," "victory 75," "school"; Barley: "sanya," "Omsk 100"; Sugar beet: Agama Smart, 5K635, Vakita Smart;

"Chelsea" crushed "Wolverhampton," securing their fourth consecutive victory

London's "Chelsea" once again demonstrated their capabilities in the Premier League, achieving a confident victory in an away match against "Wolverhampton." Under the guidance of coach Enzo Maresca, the team left no chances for their opponent, with midfielder Cole Palmer being the standout star of the match.

A woman infected with the Nipah virus has died in Bangladesh

According to WHO, the woman did not leave the country. However, she consumed raw date palm juice, which is considered one of the main sources of Nipah infection in this region. All 35 people who had contact with her are currently under medical observation, but no new cases of the disease have been recorded. This situation in Bangladesh coincided with reports of two cases of Nipah virus infection in India. In this regard, several Asian countries are tightening sanitary measures and monitoring

In Manas, a two-story residential building burned down at night: two people rescued

In Manas, on Erkindik Street, 144a, a serious fire occurred in a two-story residential building. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire completely destroyed the second floor and the roof of the building, with a total area of approximately 114 square meters. The incident took place on the night of February 8 to 9. Two units from the fire and rescue service No. 20 of the city of Manas were involved in combating the fire. The fire was localized at 1:56

"Residents even wrote to the Vice Mayor on Instagram." Citizens complain about the destroyed sidewalk in the center of Bishkek

According to a local resident who contacted the Call center, pedestrians in the city center are forced to walk through mud and slush due to the lack of a proper sidewalk. He added that residents began reaching out to the city hall through the official website back in 2021. In response, they received a notification stating that their application had been accepted and would be reviewed by a committee.

Assassination Attempt on Deputy Head of the GRU in Moscow: FSB Claims Suspects Have Admitted Guilt. According to the Security Service, the Customer Was the SBU

The FSB revealed the identities of the participants in the assassination attempt on General Vladimir Alexeev In the case of the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev, which occurred in Moscow, the detained Lyubomir Korba and Viktor Vasin gave confessions, as reported by the Public Relations Center (PRC) of the FSB of Russia. According to information provided by Russian special services, Korba and Vasin acted on the instructions of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).