Telegram criticized for failing to comply with demands to remove extremist content According to Russian media, Pavel Durov may become the subject of an investigation due to accusations of aiding terrorist activities.
In the city of Osh, the process of demolishing two secondary schools — named after Salizhan Zhigitov and Mikhail Lomonosov — has begun. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office of the southern capital. According to the information, special equipment is already being used at the site, and the demolition is being carried out in compliance with all safety regulations.
Today, February 24, during the farewell ceremony for Bakyt Torobaev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, presented him with the badge "Excellence in Agriculture".
Today, a presentation of the new acting Minister took place at the central office of the Ministry of Health. The head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, introduced the staff to Damirbek Osmonov, who will now lead the ministry. According to the press service of the Cabinet, Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of further developing the healthcare system, as well as the need to improve the accessibility and quality of medical services. He noted that modernizing management approaches and
Tomorrow, rain and snowfall are forecasted in most regions of the country. The western wind will blow at a speed of 4–9 m/s, with strong gusts possible in some places reaching 15–20 m/s.
The central office of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture held a presentation for Erlis Akunbekov, who has been appointed as the acting head of the department. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet.
At a press conference held on February 23 at AKIpress, lawyer Baktybek Jumashov expressed the opinion that there are insufficient grounds for the detention of Ulan Uezbaev, the former director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall. Jumashov appealed to President Sadyr Japarov, Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyiev, Prosecutor General Maksat Asanaliev, and Ombudsman Jamila Dzhamanbaeva to take control of this case.
A decision has been made in Kyrgyzstan to extend the spring break. The Ministry of Education reported that based on appeals and requests from citizens, it was decided to increase the duration of spring vacation for schoolchildren.
On February 8, the Kyrgyzstan national athletics team achieved success: Nursultan Keneshbekov won his second medal at the Asian Indoor Championships taking place in China.
In 2025, the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic noted a significant increase in international activity and the growing popularity of mass sports in the country. Kyrgyz national teams participated in 230 international tournaments, and 147 training camps were organized for athlete preparation. A total of 166 sports events of various levels were held within the republic. One of the most significant events was the World Sambo Championship, which took place in
During a meeting with residents of the Oktyabrsky district, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, discussed the construction of a section of Akhunbaev Street, which runs from Auezov Street to the Eastern Bypass Road. The municipal press service reported on the meeting. During the discussion, the mayor expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the contracting organization, which made changes to the project twice without coordinating with the authorities, causing a negative reaction from
The issue of the shortage of deputy principals for educational work in Kyrgyz schools remains relevant. According to school medicine expert Baktygul Jumakulova, low salaries and high responsibility deter potential candidates from this position. She expressed her concerns on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Jumakulova noted that educational work in the country's educational institutions needs serious organization. "Unfortunately, the position of deputy principal for educational
The school year will end later
Today, February 24, a significant number of people were observed waiting for service at the State Agency for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing ("Unaa") in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, which caused dissatisfaction among citizens. Eyewitnesses reported this situation to a Turmush correspondent.
Photo from the internet. Ernazar Akmataliev The outstanding athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Ernazar Akmataliev, now holds the third position in the world ranking according to United World Wrestling (UWW). At the 2025 World Championship held in Croatia, the 25-year-old athlete won a bronze medal in the 70 kg weight category.
In Kyrgyzstan, rain is forecasted, which may turn into snow in some areas. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature will be −2 degrees at night, rising to +8 during the day.
- The EEC Council has initiated the process of signing the Agreement on Combating Illegal Content on the Internet, as announced on February 24 by representatives of the Commission. The draft of this Agreement, concerning coordinated measures against violations of intellectual property rights online, has been sent to the EAEU countries for the necessary internal procedures prior to signing.
The Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, announced via social media that the spring break for students is being extended by four days. Now the school year will end not on May 25, as previously planned, but on May 29.
According to information provided by the Traffic Police, the incident occurred on the Kant - Bishkek highway. An ambulance, equipped with activated emergency lights, was traveling in the opposite lane as it was transporting a critically ill patient. At that moment, the driver of the BMW decided to follow it, using the cleared lane, which led to several potentially dangerous situations on the road.
According to information provided by the police, on February 23, G. R. reported the disappearance of her daughter. She stated that on February 22, around 7:00 PM, Aigul Tashbolotovna Gaparova, born in 2011, left her home in "Ak-Bata" and has not returned since. The missing girl is approximately 150–155 cm tall, has long hair, and was dressed appropriately for the weather.
In the village of Besh-Korgon in the Nookat district of the Osh region, a serious problem has arisen with educational conditions. The secondary school in Besh-Korgon, built by local residents, has been deemed unsafe, and now hundreds of students are forced to leave their homes to receive an education in another village. The construction of this educational institution began in 2003 when local residents started building on the site of the former chimney building. The school, designed for 125
To ensure the stability of constitutional norms, a more complex process for making amendments is recommended than for ordinary laws. On this basis, constitutions are divided into soft, rigid, and super-rigid according to constitutional law theory, as mentioned by Eduard Mukhamedzhanov. Soft constitutions allow for easy changes and additions. Such constitutions are often amended depending on current circumstances.
At a meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Bolot Ibragimov expressed the opinion that the personnel of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GUOBDD) should undergo certification before stricter requirements for drivers are introduced. Ibragimov noted that the results of a recent inspection showed that even inspectors do not know the basic traffic rules.
President Sadyr Japarov has approved a new decree concerning the National Program for the Development of Football in Kyrgyzstan. This program covers the period from 2026 to 2034, and information about it has been published by official sources.
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani individuals who live, study, and work outside their country. This time, we will talk about Akbermet Ishenova, who was born in Bishkek and is currently studying at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Akbermet was born in 2005. "Our family lived in Japan for some time. We moved in 2009 when I was only four years old because my mother enrolled in a master's program. We spent 10 years in
Damirbek Asilbekovich Osmonov is now serving as the Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During the discussion of the bill on checking drivers' knowledge of traffic rules, Deputy Altynbek Kilychbaev expressed confusion regarding the state's focus solely on drivers' responsibility for road safety. He emphasized that it is primarily the state's duty. Kilychbaev noted that it is necessary to increase the number of video cameras on the roads, as he believes this contributes to a reduction in traffic violations. "The state must create conditions to ensure safety
The causes of the death of a 17-year-old teenager who died on the railway tracks near Kara-Balta – Kainy have been preliminarily established. According to information from the state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," on February 23, 2026, at 14:10, on the 3718 km stretch of the Kara-Balta–Kainy line, the train driver was forced to apply emergency braking because a person was on the tracks.
The specialists of the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center shared information about the symptoms and consequences of a stroke. According to doctors, this condition can occur suddenly and lead to paralysis, posing a serious threat to life. If even one symptom appears, it is essential to seek medical help immediately.
Today, February 24, a draft law concerning amendments to the Code of Offenses was discussed and adopted in the first reading at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Adylbek Biibosunov, reported that the initiative proposes checking knowledge of traffic rules directly at the site of the violation. Exceptions are made for cases where the offense is recorded using automatic cameras.
According to the information from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, search activities began after G. R. reported her daughter missing to the police on February 23. She stated that around 7:00 PM on February 22, Aigul left the house and has been missing since then. The photograph of the missing girl is presented below:
At a meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, the head of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Azhenbek Kozukeiev, announced the introduction of temporary permits for drivers whose licenses will be revoked after unsuccessful testing. The Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Adylbek Biibosunov, presented amendments to the Code of Offenses on February 24, under which inspectors of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate will conduct checks on drivers who have
At the event held on February 23, servicemen of the State Border Service of Kyrgyzstan received keys to new apartments. This event took place in the Jalal-Abad region, as reported by the press service of the agency. As part of the state housing program "My Home," 100 servicemen who are serving to protect the state border received their new apartments.
According to information provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, the incident occurred on February 2, when a signal was received by the "102" service from residents of a new building about the discovery of a suspicious object. An investigative operational group from the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs was dispatched to the scene. During the examination of the area near the fence, a package wrapped in duct tape was found. A
At the auction in Moscow, which will take place on March 1, works by masters such as Ilya Repin, Ivan Aivazovsky, Isaac Levitan, Valentin Serov, and Viktor Vasnetsov will be presented. The total value of the lots reaches 1 billion rubles. Image: Landscape "Moonlit Night in Crimea" by Aivazovsky from 1861, starting price — 60 million rubles
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has presented a new draft law under which inspectors will check drivers' knowledge of traffic rules at the scene of the violation. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Adylbek Biibosunov stated that such checks will not be conducted in all cases. Knowledge of traffic rules will be checked in the following situations.
The Ministry of Education has decided to extend the spring break for school students in response to requests from parents and students. According to the new schedule, spring break will now take place from March 2 to March 7, 2026, adding 4 additional days of rest.
According to the press service of the OJSC "Guarantee Fund," since the beginning of 2026, 45 families have been able to purchase their own housing thanks to the "Kelechek" program. As of February 24, 2026, 150 guarantees have been issued for a total amount of over 188.8 million soms, which has enabled citizens to obtain mortgage loans totaling more than 748.1 million soms. The "Kelechek" program has proven to be an effective tool that helps people who do not have
According to the information from the president's press service, Erlis Abakirovich Akunbekov has been appointed as the acting Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- In Kyrgyzstan, there are 40 trade and logistics centers operating, according to data from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. These centers are either integrated into processing enterprises or operate as independent economic entities specializing in the export of products.
At the meeting of the board of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, held under the chairmanship of Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. Members of the board, heads of regional departments of physical culture and sports, as well as representatives of the National Olympic Committee participated in this event.
An exhibition dedicated to the work of photographer Alimzhan Zhorobaev will take place in Bishkek. This series of images highlights the gradual disappearance of Soviet symbols from everyday life: monuments, bas-reliefs, slogans, institutional interiors, and portraits are becoming artifacts – forgotten or reinterpreted. It is a kind of visual archaeology that explores recent history.
The personnel appointments made by President Sadyr Japarov in the security sector, as well as the announced reforms, highlight not only the conferral of ranks but also a new political advance that indicates responsibility in the context of global changes in the state security system.
Adylbek Biibosunov, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, presented a new draft amendment to the Code of Offenses in the Jogorku Kenesh concerning the procedure for checking drivers' knowledge. Under the proposed changes, drivers who violate traffic rules will be required to confirm their knowledge directly at the stop using an automated system.
The press service of the Ministry of Finance reported that the Open Joint Stock Company "State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic" is acting as a financial partner in the implementation of a project to construct six hydropower plants and one solar power plant. The total cost of these initiatives amounts to 21.6 billion soms. The installed capacity of the new facilities will reach 148.3 megawatts, which will allow for the generation of 629.7 million kilowatt-hours of electricity
In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) prevented the actions of a foreign citizen, an adherent of radical religious ideology, who intended to create hidden cells by recruiting local youth. According to the GKNB, this citizen has been expelled from the country and has also been banned from entering Kyrgyzstan for an extended period.
He is accused of organizing "mass riots" On February 13 of this year, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek sentenced 41-year-old Ernist Zheentaev to six years in prison. This information was reported by Azattyk, citing lawyer Nurbek Sydykov.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is an increase in offers from intermediaries who promise "guaranteed" success in obtaining a visa to the USA. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ministry emphasizes that advance payments do not exist, and no one can guarantee the receipt of a visa to the USA. Payment for the visa should only be made after the interview, through the official link provided by the embassy in Bishkek.