The explosion of a fuel tanker on the Bishkek—Osh highway resulted in the tragic death of a man. According to information from the Jalal-Abad regional emergency management office, the incident occurred on February 25, 2026. The fire was reported at the 423rd kilometer of the roadway, in the Kyzyl-Beyit area.
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- On February 25, a meeting took place in London between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev and Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting was also attended by the Chairman of the National Bank M.J. Turgunbaev, the Deputy Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Ü.M. Amanbaev, and the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic M.K.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Zalkarbek Tabaldiev, took third place at the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling held in Albania. Tabaldiev competed in the 70 kg category and began his journey from the 1/8 finals.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ernazar Akmataliev has reached the finals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. He is competing in the weight category up to 70 kg, starting his performances from the 1/8 finals.
Orozobek Toktomambetov from Kyrgyzstan has made it to the finals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. He competes in the category up to 74 kg and began the competition in the 1/8 finals.
This event was also attended by representatives from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as employees of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and large international companies, including British ones. During his speech at the meeting, Kulubaev shared information about the current state of the country's economy, noting that by the end of 2025, the gross domestic product is expected to grow by 11.1%.
On the day marking four years since the onset of hostilities in Ukraine, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution calling for peace. Details can be found on the official UN website. The document received support from 107 countries, while 12 states voted against it, and 51 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, the USA, and China, abstained from voting.
The identity of the driver has been established, and the car has been placed in a towing lot. On February 24 in Bishkek, around 14:00, a 16-year-old teenager, taking advantage of his parents' absence, drove off in their car. He committed a serious violation of traffic rules, nearly hitting pedestrians. This information was provided by the press service of the Bishkek City Traffic Police.
Photo from the press service of the Bishkek city administration By the order of the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, the land use control department has begun dismantling force meters that were installed in the city without the necessary permits. The municipal press service reported this. As a result of the raid in the Lenin district, 17 force meters that were installed in violation of regulations were dismantled. According to representatives of the city administration, the installation of
Nurlan Saburov, a comedian from Kazakhstan, publicly commented for the first time on the ban on his entry into Russia. This was reported by Ksenia Sobchak's Telegram channel "Bloody Lady." During his performance in Phuket, Saburov touched on this topic, ironically reacting to the support from Sobchak.
According to The Chosun Daily, Kim Jong Un often takes his daughter to missile tests and nuclear launches, which may indicate her involvement in military affairs. According to intelligence data, she may have been assigned the role of "head of missile management." Formally, this position is held by Jang Chang Ha; however, it is claimed that Kim Ju Ae is already receiving reports from generals and may be giving instructions.
Athletes have achieved success and entered the world ranking in freestyle wrestling Five wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan have secured spots in the world ranking compiled by United World Wrestling (UWW).
In 2026, the Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan will focus on expanding artificial intelligence technologies in public administration, as well as improving data management, modernizing the digital platform, reengineering services, and enhancing cybersecurity. These plans were announced at a meeting that summarized the work done in 2025. According to the press service of the ministry, a key event of 2025 was the signing of the Digital Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on July 31, which
In Osh, on February 25, a solemn ceremony took place during which secondary school No. 7 was named after the famous statesman Absamat Masaliev. The educational institution was officially opened after the completion of a major renovation that significantly updated its building. As reported by Tynchtykbek Dosmuratov, head of the city education department, there are currently 4,615 students enrolled at the Absamat Masaliev school. "The first building was constructed in 1981, and the second in
Employees of the police in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek detained six suspects involved in a series of robberies. This was reported by the press service of the law enforcement agencies. According to available information, on February 23, 2026, a victim approached the police and reported an attack. According to him, on that day at around 06:00 in the residential area "Ozyornoye," unknown individuals physically assaulted him and took his Redmi mobile phone, worth 20,000 soms, after
Chyngyz Azhibaev, the first deputy speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, according to Kaktus.media, has submitted a statement resigning from his deputy powers. Azhibaev was elected to the parliament of the VIII convocation, representing district No. 1, and held the position of first deputy speaker.
- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has proposed the creation of a state leasing company in the form of a public joint-stock company. This initiative aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the agricultural sector, with opportunities to obtain machinery and equipment on favorable terms. The draft law concerning this initiative is already open for public discussion.
In Kyrgyzstan, rain is forecasted, which may turn into snow in some areas. In the capital, Bishkek, nighttime temperatures will be 0 degrees, while during the day, +7 degrees is expected.
According to information provided by the police press service, a woman acting by proxy submitted a statement regarding the need to take action against the chairman of the board of one of the joint-stock companies. As a result of operational activities, a man born in 1989 was detained and is currently in the temporary detention facility of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek.
- Negotiations have begun in the Moscow district of the Chui region between the Trade Representation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Republic of Turkey and an investor to establish a factory that will produce equipment for drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. The production complex is planned to be located on a land plot of 10 hectares in the Ak-Suu rural district.
The mother of the victim in the traffic accident, Burul Nazarbaeva, previously claimed a possible connection between the second participant in the accident and high-profile officials. However, she has now stated that this information was erroneous. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Saidbek Atambaev, received a corresponding appeal from her.
- A meeting was held in Bishkek, organized by the Construction Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Public Association "Union of Builders of the KR." This information was provided by the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, participants discussed current issues related to the development of the construction sector and land relations.
Gates also expressed the opinion that Epstein might have known about his affairs and used this information for blackmail. In the "Epstein files," which were published, there is a draft email written in 2013 in which Epstein claims that he helped Gates with medication to combat "the consequences of sex with Russian girls," hinting at possible sexually transmitted infections. In the same email, he warns: "Bill could turn from the richest man into a great hypocrite, and
In the center of Bishkek, the demolition of a metal structure is taking place, which was installed at the site of the fountain complex with willows near the "Aychurek" department store. According to information provided by local authorities, the construction of this object did not comply with the approved project solutions.
Employees of the police in the October district of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The victim contacted law enforcement with a statement in which he complained about the actions of a man who deceitfully obtained a large sum of money. According to the information received, the incident occurred in February 2026 on Baytik Baatyr Street, where the suspect, posing as a business partner, received from the victim the amount of 4 million 100 thousand soms.
An important wrestling tournament has started in Albania, as reported by United World Wrestling (UWW). Three wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan have made it to the semifinals: Orozobek Toktomambetov (74 kg category), as well as Zalkarbek Tabaldiev and Ernazar Akmataliev (70 kg).
Labor migrants from CIS countries no longer consider Moscow as the only option for work. High housing prices, long queues at migration centers, and fierce competition for vacancies prompt people to seek more attractive conditions. This raises the question: in which regions of Russia is it easier and safer for foreigners to find employment today?
In Kyrgyzstan, the situation with spring break for schoolchildren has changed significantly. While parents previously expressed dissatisfaction, now teachers find themselves confused due to new directives from the Ministry of Education. The calendar for vacations this academic year is radically different from what everyone is used to. After a long and challenging third quarter, students received only one additional day off — March 6, Friday. As a result, considering the weekends, the break
A statement to the Central Election Commission from the deputy has not yet been received Chyngyz Ajibayev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, announced the submission of his mandate. This information was obtained from open sources.
A young man, K. I., born in 2005, was detained in Bishkek on suspicion of bank card fraud. Employees of the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs of the capital described him as a "dropper". According to law enforcement agencies, on November 24, 2025, under the pretext of blocking his bank card, the detainee obtained temporary possession of the student card of T. A. Together with the owner, he went to one of the bank branches in the Osh region, where he
The State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov announces a plastic performance titled "ABBA instead of sLOVE". “Be ready to immerse yourself in an exciting ‘disco-story’, where the music of the iconic band reflects deep feelings. The plastic performance ‘ABBA instead of sLOVE’ is filled with an atmosphere of indescribable drive and profound reflections told without words. At the center of the narrative is a heroine, trapped in an ‘office aquarium’ among
The tender for event hosting services in 2026 has been announced by the Culture Department of the Bishkek City Hall. According to information on the government procurement portal, 1.5 million soms are planned to be allocated for these needs.
Kyrgyz wrestler Ernazar Akmataliev has successfully reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. Akmataliev competes in the 70 kg category.
In the city of Osh, three individuals were expelled from the country as a result of committing offenses, as reported by the local prosecutor's office. The prosecutor's office held an interagency meeting that included representatives from law enforcement agencies, as well as officials responsible for road safety and city court bailiffs.
Kyrgyz wrestler Orozobek Toktomambetov has successfully reached the semifinals of the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling taking place in Albania. Competing in the weight category up to 74 kg, he began his journey from the 1/8 finals.
Azim Dogdurbekov, a resident of the village of Jeyish in the Jeti-Oguz district, created a portrait of the president using 3,100 matchsticks and presented it to the head of state. He shared this information with a Turmush correspondent. 33-year-old Azim mentioned that he is originally from Jeyish and has five siblings in his family. In 2017, he completed his studies at the Mining Institute, earning a degree as a mining engineer.
The Internal Affairs Department of the Naryn Region has reported details about the suicide of a resident from the village of Baizak in the Jumgal District. According to the press service of the regional police, on February 13 at approximately 03:03, a report was received by the "102" service stating that a resident of the village of Baizak in the Jumgal District, S.D., born in 1996, was found hanged in a livestock shed located in the yard of his home.
- According to the State Financial Supervision Service, since 2021, 285 inspections of pawnshops have been conducted. As a result of these inspections, 111 licenses were revoked, 11 licenses were temporarily suspended, and 290 fines were imposed, totaling 8 million 414 thousand soms.
According to the publication, during the investigation, Polish border services discovered four similar underground tunnels, all of which were built in 2025. According to the border guards, this tunnel was used by 180 illegal migrants, most of whom were citizens of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The height of the tunnel is 1.5 meters, and its walls are reinforced with concrete structures. It stretches 50 meters into Belarus and 10 meters into Poland, with the entrance on the Belarusian side
Chyngyz Ajibayev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, intends to resign from his mandate. This information has come from informed sources. The deputy, born in 1991, was elected to the Jogorku Kenesh of the VII convocation in 2021, and then in November 2025, he became a member of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation, representing the multi-mandate electoral district No. 1 (Leilek District). He currently holds the position of first deputy speaker and previously worked as an investigator in the
At a meeting of the board held at the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baysalov, the achievements of 2025 were discussed. According to the ministry, the main event was the adoption of the Digital Code - the first document of its kind that establishes the legal framework for the digital sphere in Kyrgyzstan.
Evgenia Bykovskaya, president of the Gymnastics Federation of Bishkek, and Nazira Aydarova, president of the Gymnastics Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, commented on the situation regarding the detention of a coach from one of the city's clubs, who found themselves at the center of a high-profile incident. Details of the IncidentA report to the police was made by A. M., who stated the need to take action against coach E. A., concerning a minor athlete born in 2019. According to the
On February 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. Previously, this position was held by Kanibek Dosmambetov, who left his post. Information about Damirbek Osmonov was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Education provided clarifications regarding the completion of the current academic quarter, considering the shortened schedule of the third quarter. As it became known on February 24, the spring break will begin on March 2. Teachers expressed concerns on social media, wondering how to manage to submit quarter grades in the remaining three days.
This raid is aimed at regulating land use in Bishkek. According to information from the city hall, as a result of the raid in the Lenin district, 17 force meters that were installed in violation of regulations were dismantled.
Under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, a meeting of the board was held at the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of Kyrgyzstan, where the results of 2025 were summarized. The agency noted that the main achievement of the year was the adoption of the Digital Code, which became the first comprehensive regulatory act governing the digital sphere in the country.